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    Any idea who may have built this 03 custom?

    At one point this rifle was 1903 Springfield built in 1917 (serial no. 690***). It appears to be an early custom model 30-06. But from when & whom are my questions. I've looked at some Griffith & Howe's, Hoffman's & even some Pope's. It doesn't appear to be as elaborate as some of these but it is by no means a local backyard smith who did the work. Can anyone help me I.D. this rifle?










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    Michael Petrov literally wrote the book on 03 Sporters. He is probably the person to contact.

    He is in the members list.

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