1903 Help

[Calif-Steve]

Perhaps a 1:10 twist?

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[BigJack]

Yeah 1:10 groove/twist, have no idea why I typed a '6'.
I checked vishooter and here's where my serial number lands between-
SA 1341060 SA 1-30 D6
SA 13421xx SA 2-20

[BigJack]

Anyone know someone who is REALLY knowledgeable about 1903 in the upstate NY area, around Albany?

[BigJack]

The reason I asked about a knowledgeable 1903 guy in my area is because I would like someone to look at this rifle and tell me what it is/worth. I was looking for a standard issue USGI 1903, and this one is way too much rifle for me. This is for someone really into military matches, I just like to go to the range and shoot- this is meant to be a 1000yd shooter. There's possibility I am going to the gun show in Springfield, Mass this weekend, probably Sunday. Any 1903 guys going to be there?
Thanks again

[Mike D]

I would not be too quick on letting that rifle go. How about a photo of the muzzle? If you really want to know more on the rifle and its value, this is the place, period. I don't think you answered the question on the raceways being polished or not. Is there a Star gauge number under the handguard? Usually a letter and two or three numbers. Lots of folks here that are knowledgeable on NM rifles (not me!). Be patient.

If you want more of a issue type '03, there are plenty out there. The rifle you have could be worth $2000-3000.

[BigJack]

I finally took in apart. I found no serial number on the bolt or under the hand guard. Under the handguard on the barrel I did find what looked like "R 1 0" or maybe the "0" is a 2? On the flat part of the underside of the receiver it's stamped N S, with J J 100 underneath it. The first "J" looks almost like a mis-stamp/double stamp because it's alot lighter than the "J" closer to the 100. I also found what looks like a "98" stamped in the stock.

Here's some pics, what do you think?











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[Calif-Steve]

This appears to be a very nice issue rifle that has been set up for match use. Nice rifle, not a National Match, that I can tell.

[RCS]

Looks like the Greek stamp under the barrel ?

[BigJack]

I thought the Greeks usually had stamped numbers on the stock, pinned the floorplate and marked it-"B". I haven't read/found anything about marking under the barrel.

Calif-Steve- yeah that's what I figured after reading stuff here, it was missing all the key parts- star barrel, numbered stock/bolt, checkered buttplate. I showed it to a guy this weekend and he said what you did- a nice match rifle but not a national match rifle. He also said it was a military match modified rifle, which I guess means it okay to use in military matches??

[RCS]

It was posted on this forum - about that U type of stamp under the barrel only found on the 1903's returned from Greece