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Springfield M1903 Questions
I have recently come across and have a few questions regarding a Springfield M1903. There are a few marking in the gun such as:
US
Springfield
Armory
Model 1903
51387
On the Barrel Just behind the front sight:
SA
10-09
A
Now we have done a little research and what we have come up with on a few select sites is that this is a very early issued model number. (1904) Now the barrel stamp from what we can see was not made until 1909 according to this certain website http://vishooter.home.att.net/SA.txt. It also doesn't seem to have the original stock on it. The stock that is on it now more represents the sporterized look with the cheek pad.
I guess what i am asking is if this gun has any value to it since it is such a low serial number. Or if anybody has any better information for me for what i have in front of me.
Thanks guys this would be a real help,
STiX
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01-24-2010 09:28 PM
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It is a low number '03 and is sitting in a sporter stock. It certainly has some collector value as the receiver has not been drilled or tapped. The barrel appears original. I think this rifle started out as a .30-'03 and was not originally a .30-'06 rifle. The original stock would be expensive and restoration would be a long process for most guys.
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I guess i am really not looking to restore it, don't have time or patience... any idea on a low end value i could be looking at? Not looking at getting top dollar or drawing out the process just looking to get it a good home if you know what i mean.
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We would need a few more detailed pictures, especially of the rear sight area. It is probably worth in the $300 range, if the rifle has been refinished and there are WWII parts (usually marked with an R) or may as much as $500-550 if the finish is original and the parts are original (to the 1909 date range).
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isnt that rifle FS on GB ??
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Chuck: I failed to find it on GB. A link, please.
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couldnt find it yesterday... i remember seeing it on a auction site..
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Not on GB been in the family for 50+ years