SA 1903 Early

[Daan Kemp]

Nice stock. Selling it might pay for some of the restoration. However, since it was your father's as is, consider the sentimental value.

The experts would like to see any and all marks on the metal, to be able to comment.

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[browningautorifle]

consider the sentimental value.

I was thinking it looks great as is...

[RCS]

I have restored a few 1903 receivers into complete rifles - but your example I would leave alone, just keep it as a vintage sporter

As a note: your receiver was in my opinion, is not with the original barrel and was re-barreled with the 1910 barrel later on, a single bolt 1903
stock with any kink of cartouche is very difficult to locate as well as the early hi hump handguard. early parts had case color, niter blue and
bluing. The installation of the rear sight will leave holes in the receiver too, just not a good example to restore.

[Longrun4ever]

To all that responded, Thanks.
I don't have any sentimental connections to it, I don't believe it is safe to shoot (I could be wrong) from what I've read about early models, so is there any value to it as it is since it is a 1905 receiver and 1910 barrel in a 60+ year old sporter stock?
Can anyone give me rough guestimate of what it could sell for?
Again, appreciate all and your time.