Springfield 1903 MKI - 1920

[martin08]

As it is already altered beyond returning to correct configuration, I don't think anything more will be lost by altering it further. It is a somewhat tasteful looking sporter as it is, however, and it might be worth consideration to trade it for a more common scoped hunting rifle.

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[jmichaels32]

As it is already altered beyond returning to correct configuration, I don't think anything more will be lost by altering it further. It is a somewhat tasteful looking sporter as it is, however, and it might be worth consideration to trade it for a more common scoped hunting rifle.

I've considered that, but it's been in the family since the 1950's, so I'm not sure if wanna get rid of it.

So I've considered getting a modern rifle instead of the 1903, but my budget is small, $400-500, and not sure I can get a rifle that would even compare with the 1903. Any thoughts?

[martin08]

I've considered that, but it's been in the family since the 1950's, so I'm not sure if wanna get rid of it.

So I've considered getting a modern rifle instead of the 1903, but my budget is small, $400-500, and not sure I can get a rifle that would even compare with the 1903. Any thoughts?

For reasons of keeping it in the family, by all means have it professionally scoped. Your budget should allow for something fairly decent.

[relics6165]

jmichaels32:

If you scope this rifle, the bolt will have to be altered to clear the scope. How are your eyes with the iron sights that are already there?

HTH

[jmichaels32]

jmichaels32:

If you scope this rifle, the bolt will have to be altered to clear the scope. How are your eyes with the iron sights that are already there?

HTH

I know, which adds extra expense and modifications I'd rather not do to this gun. And I'd rather not hunt with iron sights...so I'm planning on keeping it as-is, shooting it for fun and nostalgia and buying a modern rifle for hunting. To me it's just like to nice to mess with. Pretty much a copy of the NRA Sporter.