1903 Springfield Research Check

[rcathey]

Hi all,

Was hoping someone could take a look for Serial Number 1254965. My copy is quite outdated but hints around at a DCM sale or maybe even NM.

Attaching a few pictures from the auction for anyone interested. The C-Stock (OG-EK stamped) is absolutely beautiful. Pretty big bummer someone hacked at it for the bent bolt. As you can see, it's drilled for a scope and the rear sight has been removed.

Other than those things, it's in great shape. I got a decent deal on it. Not screaming but pretty good. If I find someone to give me a couple hundred more, they can have it. Otherwise, I won't mind hanging on to it.

Thanks in advance!

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[browningautorifle]

Wish I was closer and in the US, I'd love it...

[rcathey]

Wish I was closer and in the US, I'd love it...

You've got a reallll soft spot for those C stocks, Jim! An affliction, I'd say!

[Sunray]

Old Guns says the receiver was made in 1923. The 'C' stock supposedly came along in 1929.
It looks like Bubba may have fitted an '03A4 bolt. Unless he was a professional. Doesn't look like a typical hack job. Other than the lack of finish. You may want to check the head space just to CYA yourself.

[rcathey]

I can't recall offhand but I think the barrel was dated 1930. Maybe the C-stock got put on during the Ogden refurb.
I might have a go at putting it back in Military order before anything else.

[m1903rifle]

From the DCM/SRS data:

1254962 SG 05/26/23 DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1254969 06/23/36 PANAMA CANAL (SALE)

[rcathey]

1254962 SG 05/26/23 DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1254969 06/23/36 PANAMA CANAL (SALE)

Pretty close hits. Thanks for checking!!

[browningautorifle]

Just really hard to find a good clean shootable 1903 around these parts...yes, the "C" stock does it too.

[Rick the Librarian]

Just really hard to find a good clean shootable 1903 around these parts...yes, the "C" stock does it too.

If you ever hope on the ferry and visit Whidbey Island, I'd be glad to let you look at mine and maybe spend some range time.

[browningautorifle]

Whidbey Island

Didn't know you were that close, home of the N.A.S. that we hear from here on good days. That could happen on a warm summer day...just a day trip.