Opinion of this 1903

[Mjac]

That is #30 on my computer screen. I have passed on quite a few sporty 03's and A3' online but maybe some will be worthy of another look, considering your excellent remarks. In fact there is one local to me available for fondling. Thanks.

[ssgross]

there are not $500 of useable parts on that rifle, and the barrel is not re-sellable. If that barrel was competently plugged, and not because the barrel was on a drill-rifle, then it was likely so done for a very good reason. Any honest and competent gunsmith that comes across a rifle that is a serious danger will do such a thing, lest the owner pass it off as safe to an unsuspecting buyer that then blows their face off.

[Mjac]

I am not so sure if it was competently plugged. I was told that there appears to a steel rod in the barrel 5" in from the breach and the rod is about 6" long. No welding or holes present. Its at a LGS.

My not so bright idea was to grab it and having someone re barrel it. The ramifications of doing something along those lines is way above my pay grade.

[browningautorifle]

I was told that there appears to a steel rod in the barrel 5" in from the breach

So...lots of room to be able to chamber a cartridge? Wow...

[Chuckindenver]

dont get desperate, alot of Junk being sold on line these days, there is a good auction house out of FL that offers up some nice 1903s now and then. go to gunshows, and learn what no to but, {recovered drill rifles} figure out what you want, save your money, and buy what you want. an original correct 1903 will set you back a bit of cash, an original 1903A3 will do as well, you should be able to find a nice Remington 1903A3. for around 12 to 1300. a nice original 1903 will cost twice that. now parts guns, like youv share here, and a train wreck waiting to happen.

[Mjac]

good auction house out of FL

Details please. For future reference.

[Chuckindenver]

just search gun auctions USA. they are located in Largo FL.

[Mjac]

just search gun auctions USA. they are located in Largo FL.

Interesting. They advertise at a public shooting range where I am a RO. I had not heard of them before. Thanks.

[Chuckindenver]

noticed a nice greek return that would be a great example on the auction they have right now

[Mjac]

noticed a nice greek return that would be a great example on the auction they have right now

Interesting. Thanks. I am traveling and this one will be gone before I can look at it. My loss. Meanwhile I am signed up for future auctions.