Hello All,

This is for the experts as well as everyone. Found this 1903A1 on Gunbroker....1903A1 S/N 1519828....Barrel SA 9-40 mounted in pRe-War C stock. Auction has ended, but will probably replist.

Springfield 1903-A1 USMC SA 9-40 barrel : Curios and Relics at GunBroker.com


Seller states, in replies to my emails:

"Late in 1940 the USMC placed an order for M1903 barrels with Springfield Armory, 1940 barrels are rarely seen, they are desired by 03 collectors, if you are looking for a high number receiver with a good barrel to shoot, this is not the rifle, it is well used. The C stock makes it a real nice combination, refered to by collectors as a 1903-A1, selling price is $2,000 reserve price is $2,500."

Also......."I have the paper work that the Marines order and received a small lot of 1940 barrels, these documents came directly from Springfield/Marine Corps archives. The fact that the rifle is a M1903-A1 justifies the price, and the fact that a 1940 barrel is quite scarce, they did in fact exist and the Marine Corps used them. The last year 03 receivers were made was 1939. "

Is this a reality about the Marine Corps ordering rifles? Even with the C stock and documentation, is the $2,000 - $2,500 price justified? Additional information about this would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Jason
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