The Wait is Finally Over...

[oldfoneguy]

... and has paid off double. An older gentleman on a local firearms forum has put his collection of over 40 years on the market and it has given me what I've been waiting for all these years. A 4 - 43 Remington 03-A3 in beautiful not messed with ever condition and a 1 - 14 SA 1903 in very good condition for 110 years old. Both have excellent bright bores with excellent rifiling right to the muzzle crown. I was one of only a couple of people who responded to his ad and the only one who was actually serious not asking stupid questions and posting ridiculous offers. I don't have them yet but will by tomorrow. I'll post the photos I have so far. Both rifles had incorrect bolts in them in these pictures. He took them out to oil them all and mixed up the bolts. I have corrected that since these pictures.

I'll start with the 03-A3: 4 - 43 Remington in a nearly immaculate stock with the full complement of cartouches strong and easily visible. Parked barrel and receiver with blued bands, bolt, trigger guard and floorplate. No bayonet, sling or buttstock complement.

Secondly is the 1 - 14 Springfield 1903. I wanted a WWI era 1903 and this definitely fits the bill. Most bluing worn and it has some battle scars just like it should. Excellent bright bore with good rifiling up to the muzzle crown. Has lots of cosmolene under the wood and in various spots up top which is good. No bayonet sling or buttstock complement. It should be a good shooter however I will be loading light 150gr rounds for it.

I'm very excited and can't wait to get my hands on them. A good cleaning for both then a trip to the range is in order for them. Then I'll be breaking them down for the deep cleaning and stock oiling. I can relax now and get to work on them.

I would appreciate any educated opinions on what is seen so far.

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