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Posted: 10/22/2007 12:34:25 PM EDT
| Where can I buy 1903's? I can find M-Ns, K31s, K98s and M1s easily, but no 1903s. |
Decent M1903s are fairly difficult to find. I managed to find a nice one last year fom a guy in Annapolis, MD. You need to check the EE often, as well Gunbroker. Expect to pay between $600-$700 (possibly more) for a nice rifle. 1942 Remington M1903 (w/ 8-44 SA barrel) |
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I have a real nice 1.1 million SA 1903 with really nice cartouched stock, 7-42 SA barrel that gauges 3.5 and 1 at the muzzle. I would take $550 for it. If you would be interested please shoot me an email at [email protected] and i will get you some pics. Thanks! |
I checked CMP and the wait was very long, probably get an M1 over it. What are you guys experience with a 1903 v. and M1? I am probably going to get an M44 M-N first because they are cheap. Would a K31, K98, M-N 91/30 or an Enfield No.4 Mark 1 be comparable? Ammo is not an issue because no matter what rifle I buy the surplus has dried up (except 7.62x54R). 8MM seems elusive though. |
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Wait for the CMP. Thats the best bet. They just need some TLC to be brought back. Got one of the Greek returns a while back, black finish and a hashed stock. Blasted and parked it myself and applied some used motor oil and grease for that green patina, slapped on a new C stock, Looks like an arsenal rebuild now!http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/DINO212/2007_1030M19030001.jpghttp://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/DINO212/2007_1030M19030003.jpghttp://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/DINO212/2007_1030M19030002.jpghttp://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/DINO212/M1903NEW.jpghttp://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/DINO212/M1903NEW5.jpghttp://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/DINO212/M1903NEW4.jpghttp://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/DINO212/M1903NEW2.jpg Some before and after pics. |
Unfortunately that is January of 2009. I was shooting one a couple weeks ago, and got the fever, but as was mentioned, they aren't as cheap/easily accessible as the Mosin's, Mausers, etc. I think in the meantime, I will end up with a Mosin, and wait until CMP sells them again. |
That is a nice looking weapon. How does it shoot ? What kind of groups can you shoot with CMP surplus ammunition ? 
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