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gustav1901 1903 Springfield NRA sporter 07-30-2016, 10:45 PM
browningautorifle I'll leave the number search... 07-31-2016, 10:11 AM
Chuckindenver to early to be a NRA sporter 07-31-2016, 10:21 AM
browningautorifle And that's the other problem,... 07-31-2016, 10:37 AM
Promo Sir, you mixed the terms. The... 07-31-2016, 03:42 PM
gustav1901 Thank you for the... 07-31-2016, 05:21 PM
Allen Humphrey That is a really nice rifle... 07-31-2016, 06:26 PM
gustav1901 Thank you, that's good... 07-31-2016, 10:08 PM
Doco overboard I would leave it like it is... 07-31-2016, 06:37 PM
gsimmons I'm not a fan of sporters,... 07-31-2016, 06:46 PM
Calif-Steve Nice 07-31-2016, 09:39 PM
Herschel That rifle appears to be the... 07-31-2016, 11:37 PM
gustav1901 Herschal ... I checked under... 08-02-2016, 10:27 PM
butlersrangers 'gustav1901' - That is a very... 08-03-2016, 01:01 AM
gustav1901 Here's a couple 08-01-2016, 09:46 AM
browningautorifle Yup, nice rifle. You really... 07-31-2016, 10:22 PM
Allen Humphrey Really a good looker. The... 08-01-2016, 10:23 AM
Promo Extremely well made rifle.... 08-02-2016, 05:54 AM
browningautorifle This rifle can't be changed... 08-02-2016, 07:43 AM
browningautorifle Yes, that's a separated... 08-03-2016, 05:48 AM
butlersrangers Pet Peeve: Wells have... 08-03-2016, 01:13 PM
butlersrangers BTW - Marble's Gunsight... 08-05-2016, 11:51 PM
browningautorifle If you're referring to my... 08-06-2016, 12:42 AM
butlersrangers 'browningautorifle'/Jim: It... 08-06-2016, 12:11 PM
rugersworld Very nice rifle! The maker... 08-11-2016, 01:09 PM
Calif-Steve The small kit in the butt... 08-11-2016, 03:51 PM
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    Question 1903 Springfield NRA sporter

    Hello everyone. I just joined today. I've been collecting military type rifles for about 5 years. Most are easy to research , but last week I bought a Model 1903 Springfield that's been sporterized and has the NRA stamp on magazine plate. barrel is dated 12-15 and serial number is 620954 ... also has the Lyman 48 sight. I found it at an estate auction here in New Hampshire .... any help is greatly appreciate ... Jeff
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    I'll leave the number search to the ones that have it memorized...and they are here for sure. I usually ended up wrong in my suggestions... I almost had a Springfield Sporter once a few years ago without papers. The price was right for sure because here in Canadaicon they don't get the attention and without papers, they almost get no attention. It went for about $450 CDN and was very nice...got any pics of this one?

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    to early to be a NRA sporter
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    Quote Originally Posted by chuckindenver View Post
    to early to be a NRA sporter
    And that's the other problem, taking a chance on them...
    Regards, Jim

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    Sir, you mixed the terms. The "NRA Sporter" is the Sporter from the 20s, while what you have sounds like a 1903 NRA Sales rifle. Those were usually in military trim, except for the NRA marking on the triggerguard. Your serial number fits in a known block of NRA Sales rifles. If it is possible, restore it with an original stock!

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    Thank you for the information. My first thought at the estate auction was I could sell the Lyman 48 sight and the beautiful sporter stock and have almost nothing (dollar wise) in the rest. Than buy an original stock and handguard, it also needs a rear sight and sleeve. For now I'm going to leave it as found.
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    That is a really nice rifle as it sits. I wouldn't change a thing. It appears to be well built and saw lots of honest time in the field.

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    Thank you, that's good advice. I will leave it as found ... Jeff

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    I would leave it like it is and find another for all that.

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    I'm not a fan of sporters, but that is beautiful, I wouldn't change a thing. Can we see an overall picture of the rifle?

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