M1903 roll call - if you got one, show it!

[JaxTom]

I have a Rock Island '03 in the 18k range, that i "sporterized" in the 60's. That was all the rage then, it was later I found out about the case-hardened receivers. If i could wave my magic wand I would put it back as-is, because it was in excellent shape.

[CTMC(ret)]

I've both an '03 and an '03A3 - both Remingtons. Both are "nice", shoot well, and are solid mixmasters. My favorite (and, yes, I have shot it...privately) is this Springfield '03 LN sporter.




BSA scope has since been replaced with a very nice Weaver K4 and, as seen in top photo, a solid M1907 sling installed...

[Lancebear]

Hey TDH,

Does your stock seem to have been scraped? I have one that looks similar to yours, maybe it's just the lighting. Is there a Hatcher hole, a 3/16 or so hole drilled into the left front side of the receiver?

LB

[Emri]

From a 1913 service rifle. Shows what a nice job SA did in finishing parts!

[Brian Alpert]

This 1903A1 NM came from Springfield Armory in 1947 via a DCM order. Image - TinyPic - Free Image Hosting, Photo Sharing & Video Hosting Image - TinyPic - Free Image Hosting, Photo Sharing & Video Hosting
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[Lancebear]

Hey Emri,

Was case hardening the issue finish on that part in 1913? Have never seen that. Looks like good S&W or Colt antique work. Thanks for the photo.

LB

[jisii]

I have 9 so far, including my latest, a sporter 1918 vintage 03 I buoght at an auction a few weeks ago. I know it's not an original militarry 03 but it's the sporter I would have built in the 1950s if I could have afforded it. Military barrel, 3x9x32 Bushnel scope, Paul Jaeger side mount, Jaeger adjustable trigger and Bishop stock. Shoots inside an inch with my handloads. It will hopefully get me a deer this fall.

[TDH]

Hey TDH,

Does your stock seem to have been scraped? I have one that looks similar to yours, maybe it's just the lighting. Is there a Hatcher hole, a 3/16 or so hole drilled into the left front side of the receiver?

LB

Sorry Lancebear no Hatcher hole. It's a 1906 receiver rebarreled in 1919 and it has a R stamped bolt. Pure mixmaster. There is a real faint cartouche on the left side and the proof P.

[TDH]

I know Rick you said just one but I have to show my shooter too.

[218bee]

A 1929 NRA Sporter....revesed safety, headless cocking piece, star guage barrel.....but drilled for a Noske side mount......Has SRS papers....My new "fair-weather" deer rifle!!