1903 Springfeild info would be nice pics included.

odd6hunter

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Would like some insight into this gun other then the serial number telling me it was manufactured some time around 1927. It is all blued except the receiver that looks more like parkerized finish. The bolts been jeweled. There are few marks that I can find though I haven't taken it apart to see what might be under the stock. Any info you can supply would be helpful and idea on the value.

Thanks Dan.













 
You are looking at a M1903 Springfield with what is probably a WW2 era replacement stock. The stock has been refinished and the metal has been commercially reblued which detracts from originality and value. Ditto for the jeweled bolt body. The barrel appears to be a Springfield Armory make, but we can`t see the month and year date to determine originality to the receiver. Bore condition is a major factor to establish value. Many M1903 barrels are worn and pitted from firing a lot of corrosive primed military ammo and a replacement military barrel will cost $400-$450 when one can be found. The metal above the stock line looks good, but it should be checked for pitting below the wood.

The rifle can be restored to a more desirable military condition by stripping and refinishing the stock, re-Parkerizing the metal parts, and by either polishing out the jewelling on the bolt and re-Parkerizing it or by replacing the bolt body. A possible barrel replacement is another issue. The receiver hasn`t been drilled or tapped for a commercial aperture sight or scope mounts which is good news. Are there any markings or stampings to be seen on the stock?
 
On second look both the receiver and the rear sight base/sleeve appear to be parkerized, whereas the front portion of the barrel and the upper band show a high gloss blue finish. Could be that the base/sleeve was replaced after the barrel was reblued, but this would only be evident with the stock removed. The front sight blade has also been replaced with a commercial model. Again, value will depend on the condition of the bore and metal that is beneath the wood line. Overall it seems to be a nice basis for a restoration project.
 
Pretty sure your rear site is reversed ~ that knob should be on the right?

Guess a leftie got at it :)

value all rides on the condition of the bore... the rest is pretty easily fixable.
 
Nice rifle!
Needs some work (read dollars) and elbow grease if you're looking to restore it to USGI issue condition.
How is the bore?
I own a mint, almost brand new condition Remington 1903A3 all matching all original with literally mint bore.
It's my pride and joy.
Jesus hell do these rifles ever shoot accurate if the bore is good and the stocks a tight fit!
I do not like those ladder sights though, the site picture is terrible. The battle sight notch is non existent lol
Much prefer the A3 adjustable peep sight. Longer sight radius and way better sight picture. Very easy to adjust accurately.
 
I find riding WAAAAAYYY up on the receiver to get closer to the peep helps, and get a site hood... definitely get a site hood, you won't be hunting around for that front post as much!

Here's mine:

I've since replaced that front band with a milled and grooved band - that stamped one just looked wrong :(

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