Preferably, you want an all original 03. There are many variations of the 03, some like the old ones (low numbers) and some prefer the newer ones (high numbers and Remingtons). Some prefer Springfield Armory rifles over Rock Island Armory rifles. There are a lot of choices, but basically, you want the stock, barrel, and receiver to be a match, all in good condition. Do you want a pre-WWI, WWI, post-WWI, or WWII rifle?

Condition is everything. Mixmasters are cheaper, and are fun to shoot, but have near zero collector value. I suggest you take a knowledgable friend along with you for help.

Jim

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