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I have a 1903 I put back together from a sporter. Nice wood, good condition. What are the approximate prices these things might be going for if I was to put it up for sale?

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So a few things which will help determine value.

1) is it a low number receiver? (Google to get serial number range)

2) which arsenal, Springfield or RIA?

3) any D+T or other permanent changes/modifications made to it?

4) bore condition?
 
1. 1918 Manufacture
2. Receiver says Springfield Armory, Barrel says RA (I believe it's been barreled)
3. Drilled/Tapped for scope, but filled with screws
4. Pretty good
5. Most of them. Front sight protector is stamped.
6. Scant, I think.
 
High number/low number.
High number range is above 800,000 for Springfield, 285,507 for Rock Island. If the serial is below those numbers, some will be uneasy about shooting the rifle. A RA barrel would be a WW2 replacement. If it is under Springfield 800,000, it would have had a new nickel steel bolt fitted when it was rebarreled. No rebarreled. rebolted low number rifle failed on proof testing.
A scant stock would be WW2 production, I assume this stock was one you sourced when you restored the rifle.
It sounds as if you have a rifle that was made in 1918, was rebuilt during the WW2, then subsequently sported. You mention it has been drilled and tapped. Was the bolt altered?
You have a rifle that went through at least one rebuild while in service, was sported, then was subsequently restored to service configuration. Its collector value is low. If the bore is OK, and the rifle is properly set up, it could be a good shooter.
As such, $500?
 
tiriaq said:
High number/low number.
High number range is above 800,000 for Springfield, 285,507 for Rock Island. If the serial is below those numbers, some will be uneasy about shooting the rifle. A RA barrel would be a WW2 replacement. If it is under Springfield 800,000, it would have had a new nickel steel bolt fitted when it was rebarreled. No rebarreled. rebolted low number rifle failed on proof testing.
A scant stock would be WW2 production, I assume this stock was one you sourced when you restored the rifle.
It sounds as if you have a rifle that was made in 1918, was rebuilt during the WW2, then subsequently sported. You mention it has been drilled and tapped. Was the bolt altered?
You have a rifle that went through at least one rebuild while in service, was sported, then was subsequently restored to service configuration. Its collector value is low. If the bore is OK, and the rifle is properly set up, it could be a good shooter.
As such, $500?
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Yes. It had a modified bolt, with a turned down handle extension. I replaced it, with a stock issue bolt.
 
You could certainly ask for more than you have in it. You might well get it.
If you haven't checked the headspace with gauges, you should if you are going to sell it. At least try it with a Field gauge.
 
Most gunsmith shops will check headspace for free or a very low fee.

The drill and tap hurts it, but someone may want it d&t if they like Springfields but have bad eyesight.

I suspect you might get as much as 800, and someone with a good receiver may also buy it to swap parts over.
 
With the prices recently, and if the parts used being original, I suspect that you could get your $600 back in a heart beat. As I've seen 2, 1903 Springfield's sell recently in alright condition at a $2000 starting asking price.

That and I agree with Claven2, a bit more than your cost would be fair as a representative shooter.

$1000 and above though would be unfair for a put together with filled screw holes, in my opinion.

But please do get the headspace checked before handing it over to someone else. It maybe ok for you but it would be fair and honest to get it checked. It not hard to find someone with a set of 30-06 gauges.
 
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