My "New" Springfield Sporter

[Promo]

Yes. As the NRA sporters anyway sometimes served as basis for an even nicer Sporter, it should be the case here too.

Another trace of NRA Sporters/NM rifles is the distinctive polishing of the bolt. Sometimes NRA Sporters also feature the serial number of the rifle engraved to the bolt (can also be hidden under the extractor). If not, at least the polishing marks around the rear locking lug are enough to identify the bolt as NM bolt.

[m1903rifle]

While this is probably a NRA Sporter, I don't see the radius on the top front of the receiver ring which both of mine have.

[XTrooper]

Yes. As the NRA sporters anyway sometimes served as basis for an even nicer Sporter, it should be the case here too.

Another trace of NRA Sporters/NM rifles is the distinctive polishing of the bolt. Sometimes NRA Sporters also feature the serial number of the rifle engraved to the bolt (can also be hidden under the extractor). If not, at least the polishing marks around the rear locking lug are enough to identify the bolt as NM bolt.

I did thoroughly check the bolt for a serial number, but there is none present. However, as you noted, it is definitely a polished bolt. Thank you again for the information and your assistance. I appreciate it!

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While this is probably a NRA Sporter, I don't see the radius on the top front of the receiver ring which both of mine have.

Interesting. Would you have a photo of this radius you're speaking of?

[browningautorifle]

Nice looking rifle...we'll be waiting for the range report...

[XTrooper]

Nice looking rifle...we'll be waiting for the range report...

Thank you! I hope to be able to get to the range with it within the next two weeks, Jim.

[XTrooper]

While this is probably a NRA Sporter, I don't see the radius on the top front of the receiver ring which both of mine have.

I checked the receiver on my rifle tonight and, as you can see in the photo, it is apparent that the top of the receiver has been mildly radiused.

[m1903rifle]

Yes, I can see the radius now. They were probably done by hand and, as a result, some had a bigger radius than others.

[XTrooper]

Yes, I can see the radius now. They were probably done by hand and, as a result, some had a bigger radius than others.

It's very hard to get the right angle and lighting to get it to show up in a photograph.

I agree, I think they were almost certainly radiused by hand.

[XTrooper]

I finally got the new recoil pad installed that I got to replace the stock's original one which time and usage had made completely unserviceable. I think it looks pretty good and should come in handy when I get to the range. It's a .80" thick Pachmayr Decelerator pad.

[Wineman]

My buddy brought his M1903A3 "sporter" to a metallic silhouette match. Original rear sight, ramp front with a gold bead. He had loaded some Remington Core-lokt 150's over 52 grains of IMR 4064, certainly a warmish load. Not for an M1 but fine in his rifle. He shot it prone with a sand bag front rest. Even with the Pachmyer DC pad 65 rounds gave him a a cheek bruise from the comb. The weight and old school stock made a better iron sight shooter. With a scope it makes a better hunter.

Dave