1943 Remington 1903 A3 Springfield 30-06

[HuntingGround]

Ad Type

1. For Sale

Price

$950

Manufacturer

Remington

Caliber

30-06 Springfield

City

Portland

State

Oregon

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Howdy,


I've decided it's time to let go of my 03-A3.

Manufactured in 1943 during WWII

It's in excellent condition, clean bore appears to have no pitting, smooth bolt.

I've highlighted all the markings and cartouches but please let me know if you'd like Additional Photos.

Rock Island Arsenal Leather Sling Included

Asking $950 Cash, Not Interested in trades, Thanks!
Buyer to Pay FFL Transfer and BGC at Dealer of your choice within the city of Portland.

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[1371JarHead]

So nice....

 

[HuntingGround]

Thanks JarHead!

 

[Marine Airedale]

I don't know ... might not have passed inspection. Spots on the butt plate ... kidding, just pulling your chain. OUTSTANDING weapon!

 

[HuntingGround]

Hah, Thanks Marine Airdale!

 

[MountainBear]

Barrel date of 4-43 jives well with serial number date of 5-43. Nice looking gun. Probably got just a quick glance over at Ogden Arsenal during that process and stock stamping, as other than repro sling, it looks pretty well in original condition. Overall, a very nice rifle!

I would consider taking some kroil and 0000 steel wool to that butt plate. That's like a wart on a supermodel...

 

[HuntingGround]

Yep, She's got a couple flaws here and there..

I just hope that when I reach that age, I look that good!

 

[Nibbs]

It was Not uncommon for an Unissued 03A3 to leave Ogden w/ their OG stamping.

This one seems to have a double set of inspector's proofs in front of the Trigger guard.
Need a book to decipher.
Also curious abt the round depressions on the grip at the Firing Proof "P".???

also rcvr is from early June '43, so bbl date is just fine too...

[Month-end SN]
1943 M1903/ A3 M1903A4
Jan 3384420
Feb 3458758 / 3407193
Mar 3520614 / 3408656
Apr 3573277 / 3409166
May 3710958 / 3409290
Jun 3780746 / 3411732
Jul 3824829 / 3414499
Aug 3888272 / 3417914
Sep 3955409 / 3420874
Oct 4023778 / 3422503
Nov 4088927 / 3423968
Dec 4147887 / 3424856

links;
Remington Serialization Date Chart:
http://www.vishooter.net/ra_serialization.txt

SA 03 & 03A3 info;
Springfield M1903A3 and Variants - Serialization Charts | Firearms | Projectile Weapons

 

[clearconscience]

This needs a button a step up from "like"
Good looking rifle

 

[UnionMillsNW]

Great rifle and a good price. Good luck!

 

[Oohrah]

It was Not uncommon for an Unissued 03A3 to leave Ogden w/ their OG stamping.

This one seems to have a double set of inspector's proofs in front of the Trigger guard.
Need a book to decipher.
Also curious abt the round depressions on the grip at the Firing Proof "P".???

also rcvr is from early June '43, so bbl date is just fine too...

[Month-end SN]
1943 M1903/ A3 M1903A4
Jan 3384420
Feb 3458758 / 3407193
Mar 3520614 / 3408656
Apr 3573277 / 3409166
May 3710958 / 3409290
Jun 3780746 / 3411732
Jul 3824829 / 3414499
Aug 3888272 / 3417914
Sep 3955409 / 3420874
Oct 4023778 / 3422503
Nov 4088927 / 3423968
Dec 4147887 / 3424856

links;
Remington Serialization Date Chart:
http://www.vishooter.net/ra_serialization.txt

SA 03 & 03A3 info;
Springfield M1903A3 and Variants - Serialization Charts | Firearms | Projectile Weapons

 

[Oohrah]

Your right, back in the early 60s I got one, not from Oden, a unfired 1903 A3 4. One of of the last of the first 500,000 Sniper A4s. Redfield one piece scope mount, but without a scope or any open sights. In a C stock. It came from DCM back when you were allowed one of each kind in a life time. That Remington is still in the condition that I received it...unfired. I knew it was special! The only metal wear is a slight buff on the extractor top where it traveled through the receiver bridge. Able to ID the rifle through an article in the Rifleman some years back, and kept a copy. It had serial numbers of all those A3 and how the serial numbers were stamped differently so the numbers could be read with the scope and mount attached. None of the rifles were shipped with scopes attached unlike the Garands. Not a clue why except they were mainly Weaver and not very good quality. About the same as my .22 Weaver B scopes but the ones on the 1903 were not sealed well and known to fog!

 

[Jdubthedub]

Is this still available?

 

[HuntingGround]

Howdy Everyone.

This rifle is still for sale.


Thanks!

 

[Zingger]

Hi All- hope to shed some light on the markings. Per the book, the OG is that it had gone through the repair/refurbishment at the Ogden Arsenal. If it did come from the OG first it would have had the inspector's mark from that arsenal, none other than Elmer Keith himself. As to the FJA, that is Francis J Atwood, who inspected from 1942-44. I am a bit of an Elmer fan, and have held one of the Keith inspected rifles in my hands before.

Nice rifle you have!

 

[HuntingGround]

Thanks for the great info Zingger!

 

[clearconscience]

Will someone please buy this before I give my wife another reason to talk to me about my firearms "problem"

please!

 

[weldinsparx]

Can't believe that hasn't sold boss.

 

[Art_Vandelay]

PM inquiry sent.

 

[Art_Vandelay]

Per our messages, I'll take it.