M1903 Springfield rifle

[HoppyPotty]

Are they rare? Hard to find?

I searched the forum, and there dosent seem to be much on them. Also I'm looking to purchase one. Not now, but later.

Thanks for the help.

 

[tiriaq]

There are not very many in Canada. A nice one turns up from time to time. Just keep your eyes open.

 

[Boomer]

I had one once upon a time, a sporter in a Herters stock, and it was a good reliable rifle. It was not as good a shooter as the M-17 Enfield that replaced it though.

 

[albayo]

03 Springfields

There doesn't seem to be many 03 or 03A3's around. I have 8 of them in my collection and I find the C stock better to shoot than the straight stock. The P-17 is much heavier and better to shoot as far as recoil goes. I just like the short compact look of the original 03's with the rear mounted on the barrel. But the rear sights on the 03 A3's because the peep is easier to use for the older guys with bi-focal glasses.
I think Sgt. York used a P-17 when he took all the German prisoners in WWI.

 

[jennis]

I picked up an 03 last year off of CGN I would rate it NRA 'poor' but it is intact and as mentioned they are RARE

 

[HoppyPotty]

Thanks for the responses. Clears that up.

 

[Otokiak]

I have 8 of them in my collection and I find the C stock better to shoot than the straight stock.

I hate you ... seriously ...

Otokiak
Rankin INlet, NU
CANADA

 

[sunray]

Few and far between, in decent condition, up here. I haven't seen one even in reasonable condition for years. Then there's the whole 'low' and 'high' serial number issue that applies to 1903's only. It doesn't apply to 1903A3's.

 

[K98]

I think most of the one's you come across are sporterized too. I have one of those that I paid $100 for about 25 years ago.

 

[albayo]

Springfields 03 & 03 A3's

I should take mine out and take a Holiday family photo under the tree.
With my collection of First and Second World War bayonets.

 

[canuck]

Are they rare? Hard to find?

I searched the forum, and there dosent seem to be much on them. Also I'm looking to purchase one. Not now, but later.

Thanks for the help.

If ya just have to have one.....
http://www.wolverinesupplies.com/default.asp?Pg=9&do=3&mcid=1&scid=12&pid=530

 

[albayo]

03 Springfields

Are you serious?
Wolverine wants $1500 for a Smith-Corona 03 A3. Who would pay that much for one.
I bought a new one with the stock cut for $50 last year. I restored it with a new stock and all the original metal and found the correct missing parts on eBay. It doesn't have a Smith Corona Stock but is a good example. I do have a new 03 A3 by Remington that I got on trade years ago but came with the grenade sight and launcher.