Found: 1903 Springfield Sporter

[usabaker]

looks like it could be returned to original.

I thought about that but from the looks of the picture, they worked the barrel to try and make it polished/smooth. Action still looks like not much was done to it, I do like the fact the receiver hasn't been drilled and tapped. I think I might pick it up I don't think I can lose money on it at $200.00. The seller has never misled or exaggerated on the condition of the rifles he's sold me and I've bought 5 milsups from him so far. So when he tells me the bore is in great condition I'll believe him. I'll put up pictures once I get it, but it's going to be a couple of paydays first.

I also see from my last post is not good to type a post on your cell phone while sitting in an all-hands meeting.

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Bolt looks a little rough

Yeah, it is! but I should have the exact same one in my parts bin if I needed to change it, I doubt I would though - it adds to the character of the rifle. I would definitely put it though parkerzing though, the finish is frightful.

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but is that a 8-42 date

Yup RA 8-42

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[CaptMandrake]

Yes please post more pics when you get it would love to get deals like that.

S/N put's it in the Aug-Sept 1942 range, right about the time they started 03A3 production, so that would help on parts if you decide to go back to original config.

[browningautorifle]

they worked the barrel to try and make it polished/smooth.

If you glass bead blast and park the whole thing, that look will go away again. It'll be back to military..