? About first 1903 purchase

[carwashchris]

Given all things being for the most part the same, { date of mf,condition of wood barrel & receiver, ect } Should I place a higher value on a rifle from a particular manufacture ? I have been looking and comparing Remington,Springfield,Smith Corona,RIA.

Thanks Chris

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[eb2151]

Chris
Buy the best you can with the finances you have,
or a rifle with provenance at a fair price.

[carwashchris]

I found a Smith Corona 03A3 3.6 serial #, I like it the best and it was CMP rifle. Gonna try and buy it tomorrow.

Chris

[Fred G.]

Chris, you should place the higher value on whichever rifle or type that you admire the most. If you don't have one yet, are you then just looking to make a profit? If that's the case, stay with the specimens that show the least use and with all original parts, not just types of parts, that the rifle came composed of from whichever manufacturer. Originality is a must and those rifle's that are virtually unworn increase in collector value the most often as well as the most in price. Fred

[carwashchris]

Thanks Fred ! Looking for a gun that is in decent shape and something I can shoot a few times a year. This guy has 2 a Rem & Smith both CMP guns and a month apart in MFG date but priced the same. I'm leaning toward the smith because I think it's a little nicer and there were less made. Chris

Chris, you should place the higher value on whichever rifle or type that you admire the most. If you don't have one yet, are you then just looking to make a profit? If that's the case, stay with the specimens that show the least use and with all original parts, not just types of parts, that the rifle came composed of from whichever manufacturer. Originality is a must and those rifle's that are virtually unworn increase in collector value the most often as well as the most in price. Fred

[Rick the Librarian]

Depending on the serial number (how low is the "3.6 serial #" rifle?) Very low numbered SCs are very much sought after.

[carwashchris]

Same on me but I didn't make a mental note of the rest of the number. I'm going back to the gun store Thursday or Friday, for a last look. I'll report back.

Depending on the serial number (how low is the "3.6 serial #" rifle?) Very low numbered SCs are very much sought after.

[Rick the Librarian]

Try to look at the "details" - barrel markings, stock type and markings, etc. Any R-marked parts are replacements.

[carwashchris]

I went back to the shop today and the Smith was sold, ugh ! That's the one I really wanted, Ive been so busy with all the snow and bad weather I just haven't had the time to make it over there. They still have 2 remingtons that are all mixed up. Guess I'll keep lookig

[Crashyoung]

Take your time Chris, the nice rifles are out there.
Unless you fall in love with a rifle at first sight, like I did.

Now I am spending money restoring an early sporterized Rock Island.
Funny thing is, the receiver is unmolested and no extra holes.
Not even a Hatcher's hole.

As usual, I will end up spending more to save a rifle I should have passed on...
Just like the Savage model 40 I bought. >|( But I love it! And I preserved
another rifle for the future generations!