High Serial 1903 in C Stock

[waco16]

I've just bought this high serial number 1903 and would be interested in the experts thoughts. I believe the receiver dates to 1937 with a barrel date of June '39. Housed in a lovely pre-war 'C' stock that carries no marks other than the Springfield 'S' and inspection number in the cut-off recess. Parts gun assembled during WW2 or after?
Whatever its past, its in lovely condition with a mirror-like bore

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[browningautorifle]

Very nice, bet it shoots like a dream.

[Salt Flat]

Very nice! That's what I call a crisp stock. Does the stock have any inspection or proof markings?

[waco16]

Very nice! That's what I call a crisp stock. Does the stock have any inspection or proof markings?

None at all - only the two marks in the cut-off recess

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Very nice, bet it shoots like a dream.

I'll find out in a few weeks time!

[John Beard]

Your rifle is definitely a parts gun. I see parts from several different eras. The barrel and receiver appear to be an original combination. The stock dates to the barrel and receiver period. When it was assembled and by whom is a riddle. Nevertheless, it's a nice rifle.

Thanks for sharing!

J.B.

[waco16]

Your rifle is definitely a parts gun. I see parts from several different eras. The barrel and receiver appear to be an original combination. The stock dates to the barrel and receiver period. When it was assembled and by whom is a riddle. Nevertheless, it's a nice rifle.

Thank you, John
I bought it with a mind to it being a 'parts gun', so there is no problem
It feels lovely when held and feels well put together - I'm very pleased with it, and look forward to seeing how it shoots in a few weeks time

Ive added a few more pictures

[dt1950]

I have a similar "parts" A1 that I purchased from CMP when they had the Greek returns. It has a '33 barrel on a '34 receiver. And yes, it shoots like a son of a gun!