Inherited an M1903 from my father

[res2fr]

A big Hi to everyone,

I am new at all of this and hope to enjoy myself and someday be able to help others with some answers. I inherited an M1903 from my father who served in WW2 and then the national guards until retirement age. I know little about this rifle and hope to maybe gather some knowledge from others. It seems to be unlike most that I've seen with Redfrield sights that are very fine micrometer target sights. Anyway hello to every one and once I've figured things out I'll start researching this rifle.

Again HI all

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[Rick the Librarian]

If you can post pictures, that would be a good place to start.

Also mention the serial number and any markings you see.

[res2fr]

I will try to post a few pictures, they are not very good but what I have until I get my good camera fixed. Hope I can delete these once I have good ones. The SN is 3186002.:Attachment 33378Attachment 33377Attachment 33376Attachment 33379Attachment 33380Attachment 33381Attachment 33382

[highpower3006]

If you post some good (in focus and good light) pictures, the members of this forum could no doubt give you a considerable amount of information on your rifle. There were some models of the 1903 rifles that came from the armory with Lyman #48 rear sights, but I have not heard of any that had Redfield sights factory installed. Nevertheless, it sounds like your father treasured his '03 and I hope you will too.

If you belong to a web hosting service, you can link from there to this forum.

Then your pics should come out like this:

[res2fr]

Thanks for the info. I am working on some better pics and will post when I have them and figure out how to.. I know the Refield sights are a Modification to this rifle just have no idea when made and who made them.

[Emri]

Here is info in posting pics. Can be found in the list of "stickies" on the main forum page.

How do I show pics from Photobucket, Flickr, ImageShack etc. on milsurps.com?

Welcome,

Emri

[Bill Hollinger]

Welcome to the Milsurps.com. Please stay and enjoy yourself. Pictures!

[NRA]

interesting I hope some one can school me on this odd one

[Chuckindenver]

more info is needed, serial number, barrel date ect, a picture of the complete rifle..

[res2fr]

serial number is 3186002, I believe a 1942 model. I'll work on a usable pic of the whole rifle. Need to research where to get the barrel date and other info.. I appreciate all the input from everyone.