1903 NRA ? serial help to identify please

[Hdjkstr]

Ok I have a 1903 Sporter Stock 30-06 with a 6-26 bbl and star gauge mark on muzzle. NRA on mag cover. Serial 1246837. Is it DCM registered? I bought it in 1970 from an old deer camp member that shot in matches. I unfortunately had it drilled and tapped for scope and weaver bases. I took off the sites, front and back...don't have them . I see no etching on bolt (this was bent to clear scope).
Is there value here? I'm seeing big bucks on DCM and NRA items..I want to list it for sale asap
Thanks...ps I have plenty of pics

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[Johnny Peppers]

It is not listed as a DCM Sales rifle. Only the pre WWI Special Target rifles had the NRA and Ordnance bomb on the front of the trigger guard, as this was to show that it was a legitimate purchase through the NRA/DCM and not stolen.

The original NRA Sporter would have been rust blued with the bolt polished bright. Also, the Sporter barrel had a heavier contour than the standard military barrel. The receiver of the NRA Sporter originally had a Lyman receiver sight on the right hand side, and the stock would have been inletted for this sight.

Why not post some of the pictures?

[Hdjkstr]

[Johnny Peppers]

The rifle has been so heavily modified that I can't say for sure one way or the other. The stock appears to have been a Sporter stock, but can't say for sure. The trigger guard did not come on the rifle, and is one of the pre WWI trigger guards I described.

[Hdjkstr]

Thanks Johnny !

[Chuckindenver]

not an NRA sporter, standard service rifle maybe a Special target.. sharp edged reciever..

[Hdjkstr]

Ok thanks I have it on Gunbroker now

[Hdjkstr]

SOLD for $350 thanks for the help