Remington 03-A3 Possible Purchase

[oldfoneguy]

Part 2 of the endless milsurp quest. I'll see this in person in the afternoon.

Remington 03-A3 supposedly all matching, 3581192 serial, 6-44 RA barrel, scant stock, unknown condition of stock markings, clean looking barrel condition. Seller has a firm listed price of $900 usd. Comments welcome. Thanks

Monday 8/28 may possibly be a very expensive day for me between this and the carbine this gentleman is selling.

[oldfoneguy]

Pretty typical of how things go in my life regarding 03's the seller is holding on to it for a buddy who's interested. At least the carbine will go home with me later. I'm "next in line" should his buddy fall through so there's that I guess.

[SkyKid]

I hate when people do that
Once you make a deal you should honor it

[martin08]

May be a blessing in disguise. Look closely on each side of the cut-off. Does it look like disturbed metal/welding/refinishing to you? If it looks like a reclaimed drill rifle when in hand, just hand it back and say, "No, thank you."

[oldfoneguy]

May be a blessing in disguise. Look closely on each side of the cut-off. Does it look like disturbed metal/welding/refinishing to you? If it looks like a reclaimed drill rifle when in hand, just hand it back and say, "No, thank you."

Thanks for the heads up. I hadn't noticed that but will look very closely if he calls me back. I doubt I'll hear back from him.

[browningautorifle]

a reclaimed drill rifle

Would certainly explain why it's such stellar condition...

[butlersrangers]

It may just be an illusion, but, the front barrel-band looks like it may be a 1903 band, rather than a 1903A3 band.

[Salt Flat]

It may just be an illusion, but, the front barrel-band looks like it may be a 1903 band, rather than a 1903A3 band.

Good catch, That's definitely a 1903 band. Also I would second martin08 --- the cutoff area looks suspicious. Salt Flat

[John Beard]

The rifle is a re-barreled, re-stocked parts queen fitted with an incorrect M1903 milled upper band. The rifle is worth the $900 asking price, but that's all. The seller's balk worked in your favor. I highly recommend that you keep looking.

J.B.