Value of 1903 Springfield ?

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What is the going value of a 1903 Springfield? Proper matching parts and in operating condition.


It was part of an estate left to a non-firearm owner who has no interest in it except for fair value sale.
 
Value depends on condition and originality. "Matching" in the case of an M1903 means the barrel must be correct to the receiver in terms of maker and date. Stock style and stock cartouche also need to be correct fot the receiver. Bolts can be matched up by examining markings. A Remington made M1903 will show the letter "R" on most of the parts.

Distinguishing between a high number and low number Springfield or Rock Island receiver is also important.

Most M1903s were rebuilt to one extent or another during service with barrels, stocks, handguards, and rear sight components being replaced most frequently.

Photos, bore description, s/n, and barrel markings are always helpful to assist with determining originality and value.
 
On the topic of 1903's,has anybody seen a proper "national match" 1903 target rifle?I am looking to add one to my military target rifle collection.Is my only option to get one out of the USA?
 
On the topic of 1903's,has anybody seen a proper "national match" 1903 target rifle?I am looking to add one to my military target rifle collection.Is my only option to get one out of the USA?

I've only seen one in my travels.

It was at cabelas in Winnipeg a coulee years ago for sale. It was one of the heavy barreled models and was in minty shape.

I think they wanted something 4k for it. It sat there for probably 6 months and then it was gone one day wether it sold or just need up in another store is anyone's guess.
 
Fiddler: Post pics & you might get a better estimate. I collect 1903's and truthfully the price can be all over the place. Condition will play the biggest part, but year of manufacture, maker & model will also add or subtract in it's value. Serial number to date stamp on the muzzle of the barrel will give you a good idea of originality; as will type of finish on metal pieces & stock currently on the rifle. The floor plate & hardware used may give you an idea as well, dependent of which model you have.
 
I've only seen one in my travels.

It was at cabelas in Winnipeg a coulee years ago for sale. It was one of the heavy barreled models and was in minty shape.

I think they wanted something 4k for it. It sat there for probably 6 months and then it was gone one day wether it sold or just need up in another store is anyone's guess.

Cabelas on the south side of Edmonton had one a few years ago (I think spring/summer of 2014). I want to say it was there for several months, and I did handle it one time. Seemed like it was in nice shape, and a heavy beast of a rifle. If I recall correctly, they were asking around $3500 for it. They also had it displayed with a poster claiming that the Springfield 1903 was the first rifle accurately shot from an airplane, or something along those lines. Not this particular rifle, just a 1903 model.

One day, I was ever so tempted to go in and fondle it some more and consider buying it, but it was gone. The gentleman there told me someone walked in a few days earlier and bought it, claiming he was taking it to a gun show.
 
Chit load of counterfeit National Matches, right down to the stampings out there. So be very leery of any you come across.
 
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