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Posted: 2/1/2023 1:51:49 PM EDT
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Don't have the ability to post them here.
I have a 1922 SA, the rifle is amazingly simple to shoot and if you reload, it greatly improves accuracy. I know it's a pipe dream but I wish I could find a good barrel from '22 for when it needs to be replaced. Depending on the year and condition, be prepared to pay for it. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 2:17:05 PM EDT
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 Attached FileThis is a later one with the receiver milled for the Pederson device. The M1 Carbine is an IBM. I don’t have a picture on my phone of just the 1903. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 2:24:38 PM EDT
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1931 SA receiver, Properly drilled and tapped. Some time in the 1960s it was rescued from obscurity and fitted with a .270 Cal Douglas Premium barrel and of course the ugly beater wood was ditched for a Fajen stock. From the looks of the work, it was done by a master gunsmith. It's about a 1moa rifle with factory ammo. I paid $200 OTD because the dealer had already sold the classic Redfield scope to someone else. In the era this rifle was saved, 1moa was considered exceptional.
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Posted: 2/1/2023 2:26:10 PM EDT
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No clue but bump for those knowledgeable who might help
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Posted: 2/1/2023 2:35:58 PM EDT
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No pics but I own a 1903, 1903mk1 and an 03a3.
All 3 are just shooters grade. I only own 1 garand fluff. 
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Posted: 2/1/2023 2:40:19 PM EDT
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Wait, manually operating the action? How...pedestrian.
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Posted: 2/1/2023 2:40:23 PM EDT
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next it will be a 1917, from what I understand these are like Garands
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Posted: 2/1/2023 2:49:57 PM EDT
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There is an interesting 1903 page on Facebook
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Posted: 2/1/2023 2:52:04 PM EDT
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CMP South Store has had some in stock for in person purchasing.
I’ve been extremely tempted to book a flight. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 2:52:08 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/1/2023 2:53:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 1931 SA receiver, Properly drilled and tapped. Some time in the 1960s it was rescued from obscurity and fitted with a .270 Cal Douglas Premium barrel and of course the ugly beater wood was ditched for a Fajen stock. From the looks of the work, it was done by a master gunsmith. It's about a 1moa rifle with factory ammo. I paid $200 OTD because the dealer had already sold the classic Redfield scope to someone else. In the era this rifle was saved, 1moa was considered exceptional. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/10063/20210511_061611-1937935.jpg |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 2:59:12 PM EDT
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https://m1903.com/index.php
Best site |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 3:05:15 PM EDT
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I bought a nice 1903A3 from the CMP back in early 2003 for $400. I was a college freshman and that was about all the extra cash I had at the time. It's one of my favorites.
I'll try to post pics later. I'm not at home currently. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 3:10:36 PM EDT
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Mine are both Remingtons - an early '03 from 1942 and a late '03-A3 from 1944.
  Both have their original Remington stocks. The small parts are a mix, but both are mostly Remington.  Also, it's very important to make sure you turn your 1903s off after use. Otherwise the battery runs down. 
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Posted: 2/1/2023 3:15:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/1/2023 3:15:41 PM EDT
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I haven't seen it yet but I'm picking up a Remington 1903 from my uncle next time I stop by. He's getting too old to shoot it.
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Posted: 2/1/2023 3:16:28 PM EDT
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I have a sporterized one, but I really need an original.
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Posted: 2/1/2023 3:18:46 PM EDT
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$150 yard sale find, bubba'd nearly to death, but thankfully not drilled and tapped. The original stock was butchered and too far gone to fix. Covered in black spray paint.
  A good range companion to my M65 Reising. 
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Posted: 2/1/2023 3:23:42 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/1/2023 3:31:19 PM EDT
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Sorry too lazy to take pictures and then upload.
But, I have a very nice "sub" S/N 750,000 early 1916ish Springfield, and a very nice Aug 43 Remington 03A3. Clear stamps, clear Ord inspection marks, un-bubba'd survivors (fyi, sub 750K's for Springfield and sub 200Kish for Rock Islands are exploding death traps of doom according to "experts". Pre late 1920ish heat treating was a little different regarding metallurgy of the receiver, take that as you may. Myself and many others run the low S/N units for both Springfield and Rock Island without issue for decades. But, that's your call and it's sometimes why early low S/N samples can be had for significantly less) What can you say, if you've shot or worked a Mauser then you can fit tight in with an 03. Sure the Magazine cutoff switch is a throwback to "those enlisted savages" wasting ammunition and Napoleonic tactics. Not a huge fan of the sights, regardless of the "original" leaf type or, the latter A3 WW2 configuration that more closely resembles a Type 2/Type 3 Sight for an M1 Carbine. I prefer the USMC sight hood for the blade and the Corps was correct in their assessment of it needing the "add-on" hood. If you want one get one, you can't go wrong. Personal opinion in terms of a Military Rifle of the era, I much prefer its predecessor and the 1898 30.40 Krag just for the action alone. If you know, you know. But for a bolt gun in 30.06 that was produced in parallel, Sorry but M1917 all day every day over the 03. Taking the Pattern 14 Enfield we were building for the UK and kicking it to 30.06 from .303 was brilliant. My personal issued collection fairly well goes back to the M1816 Harpers Ferry (some day 6mm Lee Navy from the USS Maine and sold from Bannermans, you will be mine), so I get a good reference point of shooters. You can't tell the story of, or immerse yourself in the shooting experience of the US issued rifle without the 03, it's a keystone rifle not an obscure footnote. But call it what it is, it's a Model (18) 92/93 7mm Mauser with some American changes. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 3:32:04 PM EDT
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Saved many sporters that had just cut stocks. Stock fitting is not for the impatient. I have not found a drop in stock that gave proper clearances while maintaining the proper barrel tension up front. CMP games don’t allow bedding. If you fit them correctly, accuracy is excellent.
  
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Posted: 2/1/2023 3:32:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Mine are both Remingtons - an early '03 from 1942 and a late '03-A3 from 1944. https://i.imgur.com/eScGotH.jpg https://i.imgur.com/KNn3YSs.jpg Both have their original Remington stocks. The small parts are a mix, but both are mostly Remington. https://i.imgur.com/evd6XPn.jpg Also, it's very important to make sure you turn your 1903s off after use. Otherwise the battery runs down. Every gun I recall you posting is cool as shit. You’ve got some nice stuff. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 3:33:53 PM EDT
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I have a few. Remington 1903, springfield 1903 and soon a Rockisland 1903.
I also have a minty Smith Corona 03a3. Here is one of them. 
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Posted: 2/1/2023 4:16:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Saved many sporters that had just cut stocks. Stock fitting is not for the impatient. I have not found a drop in stock that gave proper clearances while maintaining the proper barrel tension up front. CMP games don’t allow bedding. If you fit them correctly, accuracy is excellent. https://i.imgur.com/IwZeWCM.jpg https://i.imgur.com/x3kbzY7.jpg https://i.imgur.com/DPqgG7F.jpg The stock on mine was made by Boyds, and you're right about the fitting. I don't think I can count high enough to recall the hours I have into both stocks I have for the rifle. Not so much that there was a bunch of excess to remove, but really fine amounts over large areas. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 4:29:06 PM EDT
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rock island with a '42 sa barrel
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Posted: 2/1/2023 4:30:38 PM EDT
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Mine was rebuilt by the CMP. New stock and Criterion barrel. The receiver serial number falls among former USMC rifles.
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Posted: 2/1/2023 4:36:27 PM EDT
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My grandfather's WW1 service rifle turned out to have been manufactured in 1921.
Oh, well...
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Posted: 2/1/2023 4:39:39 PM EDT
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2020 TMP purchase.
 
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Posted: 2/1/2023 4:39:49 PM EDT
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My humble CMP 1903’s. Ones a 1920’s ( something)
 Attached FileSA 1903A1. The other a Smith Corona 1943  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 4:41:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/1/2023 4:43:46 PM EDT
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I have a 11-18 made Rock Island, a 1934 made Springfield, a Remington 03A3 and a Smith Corona 03A3.
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Posted: 2/1/2023 5:00:35 PM EDT
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Damn I really need to get some pictures.
M1903 that was sporterized. Dates to 1929 with matching barrel. Replaced the cut down scant stock with a no finger groove S stock. M1903 MkI dated to 1920 with original barrel. Still has the original MkI modded finger groove S stock. No other MkI parts are present though. M1903A3 Smith-Corona 1943 with matching barrel adn a replacement Keystone C stock. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 5:03:28 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/1/2023 5:09:54 PM EDT
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I really need to find an '03 sometime.
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Posted: 2/1/2023 5:15:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/1/2023 5:19:46 PM EDT
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Here is one of mine. This is a Remington 1903 made in 1942
I bought it at a gun show and it had a dirty barrel. When I cleaned it I found the barrel was ringed. I was lucky to find not one but two NOS barrels, Remington, both 1942 So I had both re-barreled Enjoy  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 5:21:34 PM EDT
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Mine is a A3 feom 1944 in great shape.
They suck for bump Firing |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 5:25:01 PM EDT
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In for pics
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Posted: 2/1/2023 5:32:04 PM EDT
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On the far left, May of 42 Remington. I've since picked up a Smith Corona 03-A3.
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Posted: 2/1/2023 5:48:01 PM EDT
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Quoted: I woke up this morning feeling ill. It turns out that I have Springfield fever. I desperately need a 1903 Springfield. I would be grateful if folks here would post pictures of their Springfield 1903s. And tell me a bit about them. I was hunting with my girlfriend Debbie and I shot my 1st bull moose opening morning at 8am Sept 1st 1980 with my dad's sporterized 03. I finished skinning the last quarter at noon in the meat house having hauled him the mile and a half back to camp in the Coot. The cabin was full of people and we had to sleep on the floor behind the Woodstove. My hunting and shooting skills had impressed her so my day ended with a great BJ. Get an 03 maybe you could have a perfect day. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 5:50:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The Perfect Day I was hunting with my girlfriend Debbie and I shot my 1st bull moose opening morning at 8am Sept 1st 1980 with my dad's sporterized 03. I finished skinning the last quarter at noon in the meat house having hauled him the mile and a half back to camp in the Coot. The cabin was full of people and we had to sleep on the floor behind the Woodstove. My hunting and shooting skills had impressed her so my day ended with a great BJ. Get an 03 maybe you could have a perfect day. Now I really want one. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 6:07:22 PM EDT
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I have a 1903 Mark I that I inherited from my grandfather. WW2 rework but it has its original barrel and stock. He may have gotten it from the DCM. Barrel is 9-18, latest I had ever seen on a Mark I and is absolutely pristine.
Last time I shot it we put a couple dozen rounds of factory AP rounds through a 1/2" steel plate. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 6:18:08 PM EDT
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I've been wanting one for a long time. I fondled a friend's '03-A3. For a long gun, it doesn't feel long. It was also much lighter than I expected. Handles really nice.
Shit. I have money to buy one, but I really need to put it into home repairs. If I spend the evening at the Simpson Ltd web site, it will be the OP's fault. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 6:32:39 PM EDT
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One of mine has a 1919 serial number and it has the Lyman 48S rear sight. But, it is not listed as an official NRA Sporter.
 
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Posted: 2/1/2023 6:36:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: For a long gun, it doesn't feel long. It was also much lighter than I expected. Handles really nice. One of the main points of the design, IIRC, was to split the difference between the traditional rifle length (32.5" for the trapdoors, 30" for the Krags) and the carbine (22" for both trapdoors and Krags). Hence no carbine (well, standard or widely issued carbine) until the semi-auto era. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 7:49:33 PM EDT
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Fluffy wants pictures and then leaves us hanging
No comments on the pics? Voyeur maybe? |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 7:58:21 PM EDT
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 Early 800,xxx receiver,1938 barrel,likely USMC. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 8:04:19 PM EDT
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I have a Remington 1903A3. Sorry no pics.
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Posted: 2/1/2023 8:04:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryHow do you know it's a USMC? |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 8:06:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://i.imgur.com/evd6XPn.jpg Also, it's very important to make sure you turn your 1903s off after use. Otherwise the battery runs down. I only turn mine on at the command of an officer. |
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