4 MK 1. [26] All M1903A3 rifles with two-groove "war emergency" barrels were shipped with a printed notation stating that the reduction in rifling grooves did not affect accuracy. Cal. It was then rifled 0.004in (0.1mm) deep, making the diameter from the bottom of one groove to the bottom of the opposite groove 0.30787 in (7.82mm) of the barrel. I think we've given you PLENTY of advice and things to look for. In his letter to the AEFs Chief of Ordnance, Ramsey notes: There was recently turned in to the Ordnance Officer, Camp Pontanezen, Brest, by the 1st Division a US rifle 30 with serial No. The very early rifles are almost indistinguishable from 1919-made Rock Island rifles. "SN 75117 - Model 1903 rifle with a Springfield 1905 dated receiver & a November 1911 dated barrel made at Rock Island. The overall condition of this firearm is very go, WW2 EARLY PRODUCTION REMINGTON U.S. MODEL 03-A3 BOLT ACTION .30-06 CAL. This complete set consists of: 1) the Springfield M1903 Mark I rifle, 2) an original Pedersen Device (serial number 962), 3) an original Pedersen 40-round magazine, 4) one carton of 200 rounds of "CAL. I may not buy it and if someone here is real interested please PM me and I will get you in touch with the guys who have it. Scabbard is a Type III with brass e, Springfield 1898| 30-40 Krag | No CC Fee | $Reduced. 30-06 Bolt Action Rifle. A solid representative U.S. Model 1903/Pedersen device rig. This series of rifles was originally issued to the many proud and selfless Americans that answered freedom's call during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. While the U.S. Armys official paper trail for the rifle ends in 1925, Mr. Lynaughs service history gives us the opportunity to fill in some of the gaps in the rifles history during World War I. Thank you for your time. Barrel Date: March 1919 Caliber: .30-06 Springfield Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine Markings: The top of the receiver is marked "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / MODEL 1903. Up for sale is a Springfield Armory Model 1903. The Krag officially entered U.S. service in 1894, only to be replaced nine years later by the M1903. This lot of miscellaneous leather accoutrements consists of one Civil War 58 Cal. Springfield 1903A3 Trigger Guard Magazine Housing $ 30.00. The M1903 Springfield was designed in response to American combat experience during the Spanish American War. The M1903 was first used in combat during the PhilippineAmerican War,[5] and it was officially adopted by the United States as the standard infantry rifle on June 19, 1903, where it saw service in World War I, and was replaced by the faster-firing semi-automatic eight-round M1 Garand starting in 1936. Find the 1903 Springfield parts list and accessories that you need now! Schull (who was the Commanding Officer at Springfield Armory) sent a request to the Office of Chief of Ordnance in Washington D.C. that the rifles paper trail resurfaces. *1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. rifle is a 1903 Springfield Armory. Cal. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. BOLT IS SERIAL NUMBERED TO THE GUN . Desirable U.S. Springfield Armory 1903 Mark I Rifle Rig Complete with Pedersen Device, Magazine, Ammunition Cartridge Belt, Magazine Pouch, Canteen, Documentation and Bayonet Auction Date: May 7, 2017 Estimated Price: $ 20,000 - $ 35,000 Details A) Springfield 1903 Mark I Bolt Action Rifle Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S. Model: 1903 Mark I [6] The M1903 not only replaced the various versions of the U.S. Army's Krag, but also the Lee M1895 and M1885 RemingtonLee used by the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps, as well as all remaining single-shot trapdoor rifles. Stock has no cracks, dings or scratches but has be, "Early production made in 1908. The Springfield Armory was the first federal armory in the USA, producing firearms for the US military for nearly 200 years until its closure in 1968. No Pedersen Devices were ever issued to troops in the field. Remington began production of the M1903 in September 1941, at serial number 3,000,000, using old tooling from the Rock Island Arsenal which had been in storage since 1919. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. 30-06, Model 1903, is an American five-round magazine-fed, bolt-action service repeating rifle, used primarily during the first half of the 20th century. 1907 CAL. 1s butt (Andrew Schmidt Photography, LLC). 24 " barrel , with excellent bore High polish bluing Monte Carlo custom maple stock with tiger stripe grain Bushnell 4X scope, with Leupold mounts HArris bipod inc. Weighs 8 lbs, Another great item from Gainesville Pawn! The M1903's forward receiver ring diameter is 1.305in (33.15mm), slightly over the 33mm (1.30in) ring diameter of the older "small ring" Mauser models and less than the "large ring" 35.8mm (1.41in) Gewehr 98s. Original production rifles at Remington and Smith-Corona had a dark gray-black finish similar to the bluing of late World War I. The Navy adopted the M1885, and later different style Lee M1895 (a 6mm straight pull bolt), which saw service in the Boxer Rebellion. Fifty-six years after the war had ended and hed last seen his rifle, Mr. Wallace permitted Mr. Lynaugh to hold the rifle and a photograph of the reunion was taken.Letter from Colonel Schull, Superintendent of Springfield Armory requesting the Office of Chief of Ordnance in Wash., D.C., forward U.S. Rifle No. Ernest Hemingway used an M1903 to shoot big game, including lions, on his first African safari in 1933. 4 Mk. If you think my pricing is too high, I have no problem with you purchasing elseware. [25] Smith-Corona parts are mostly identified by the absence of markings, except for occasions when time permitting during manufacture, on early to mid-production rifles, and also only on certain parts. Buy Springfield 1903 Mark 1 - .30-06 - from 1919 with 24" barrel - AWESOME GUN: GunBroker is the largest seller of Bolt Action Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 965382463 . US military rifle customized into an NRA style rifle. This rifle is in good condition overall. 319 4 Image (s) Sporterized 1903 Very Nice Gun #: 948040294 Seller: MARC CHA $400.00 Full Details 2 Image (s) Springfield Armory 1903 Gun #: 906195874 Seller: Jays Guns and Accessories GA Sales: 11341 $1,599.99 Full Details More from this Seller 22 Image (s) On the end of the barrel it says SA then a bomb logo, then 8- 42. The images will illustrate this rifle much better than I can describe. Cal 30-06. The M1903 is the standard parade rifle of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, which has over six hundred M1903s, a very small percentage of which are still fireable. The receivers were tested by Remington Arms and those that were deemed best, meaning those closest to design specifications were selected to become M1903A4's. This bolt has an "S" mark on the safety lug which I believe means that it is an old bolt and single heat treated. The overall condition of this firearm is very good, with some minor signs of w, ".30-06 Caliber with a 24" barrel.Absolutely beautiful gun done by master gunmaker Robert G. Owen. Barrel is star gauged and dated 1937. Production of the M1903 was discontinued in favor of the M1903A3. High(Bid) Time(Left) 17206400. Cal 30-06. This later finish was also used on arsenal repaired weapons. The story of the first M1903 assembled by Springfield Armory is a fascinating one, against all odds the rifle was initially purchased by President Taft and found its way into active service and across the Atlantic to war. In addition, the M81/82 optional scopes also had significant flaws. .22. The rifle has a 24" barrel and is in very good used condition. By some accounts, the M1903A4 was inadequate as a sniper rifle. [35] Large numbers of M1903 rifles were sent to China. Cal. The bolt handle was also bent downwards, to make operation of the bolt faster. The precision rear aperture sight was located too far from the eye for efficient use, and the narrow, unprotected front sight was both difficult to see in poor light and easily damaged. A blade front sight and an adjustable tangent rear sight. 30. Temperature control during forging was improved prior to Mark I production. ** SKU: SPG-UPPER. Look over the things we posted, make a list and go from there. Again, I am thinking about buying the gun but I am trying to do my best to confirm it is the real deal. In 1977, the Army located a rather large cache of unissued M1903A3 rifles which were demilitarized and then issued to JROTC units as a replacement for their previously issued M1 Garand and M14 rifles, which were then returned to Army custody due to concerns about potential break-ins at high school JROTC armories. S# 127677. Bought a 30-06 sporter that has been drilled/tapped for scope and bolt bent/etc. MFG. There is a bit of a mantra well known to collectors: if this rifle could talk, the story it could tell. It is obvious that No. Colonel Frank K. Phipps, to advise that he had been directed by the Chief of Ordnance, then Brigadier General William Crozier, to return two Model 1903 rifles to the armory. The scope used on the M1903A4 was a Weaver Model 330 or 330C, which was a 2.75x telescopic sight. Aside from these there are some other civilian versions, experimental versions, and other miscellaneous types. VERY NICE PARKERIZED FINISH .BARREL MARKED S.C. 6-43, EXCELLENT BRIGHT BORE , MUZZLE GAUGES UNDER. "Springfield U.S. 1903 .30-06 caliber rifle. 1 (Andrew Schmidt Photography, LLC). DOW BARREL out of Florida SOME ONE PUT. Included in the listing is the pictured Yugoslavian M24/47 rifle. It was destined to be an icon; of all the myriad weapons produced at the government arsenal over its many decades of operation, when one says "Springfield", it is understood that one means the M1903. 55 had recently been sold to the Secretary of War William Howard Taft. Toward the end of the war, Springfield turned out the Model 1903 Mark I. It should be noted that the rifles current barrel date does, in fact, match up to this particular document. We know from examining the rifle that No. At the wars conclusion it served in reserve, acting as a funneling point for the men of the AEF to begin their voyage back to the United States.Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1903, serial No. SN 87402. Serial # 1370739 matching on the rece, Thos 30-06 Cal. The floor plate has some ton, U.S. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL1903 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Overall right side view of stock Markings on bottom side of wrist Left side Maniacal carving on top of wrist Last edited by TwoGunChuck; 01-19-2020 at 10:05 PM. Includes a surplus sling as well!
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