remington 03-a3

[06specb]

for sale is a Remington 03-A3 in near perfect condition. im selling this for a friend and dont know too much about it but if you have any questions feel free to contact ryan at [email protected]. asking price is $750

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[civilian75]

OP, may I get your friend's email and/or phone number? I'd like to discuss this firearms with him/her directly. I would also like to encourage your friend to join NWFA and do his/her own WTS postings.

 

[RyanI]

,serial # on gun is 3987730, markings on the gun are 9-43 under RA. Also RA-1EJA.

 

[Mark W.]

How do you know it was issued to someone heading to Korea? You have access to these kinds of records?

 

[RyanI]

took the gun to a gun dealer and they were able to find the records on line.

 

[tommy98466]

How about posting the site where you can find out this info?

 

[RyanI]

Remington Manufacture Dates for your barrel date
SPRINGFIELD ARMORY US MODEL 1903 RIFLE SERIAL NUMBER RANGES for serial number
Introduction of improved heat treatment at SN285507.
Introduction of nickel steel at SN319921.

¨REMINGTON ARMS PRODUCTION OF M1903, 1903A3, 1903A4


1942‑3000001‑3348085 (M1903)
1942‑3348086‑3607999 (M1903A3)
1942‑3708000‑4707999 (M1903A3)
1942‑4992001‑5784000 (M1903A3)
1943‑3407088‑3427087 (M1903A4)
1943‑4992001‑4997045 (M1903A4)
1943‑Z4000000‑Z4002920 (M1903A4)
TOTAL: 1084079

 

[RyanI]

All I can tell you is it was my fathers friend and just before he left to Korea he was reassigned to motor pool. The story goes

 

[Mark W.]

So your saying the military just let him leave with his weapon? Or that he borrowed it and forgot to return it?

 

[RyanI]

So your saying the military just let him leave with his weapon? Or that he borrowed it and forgot to return it?

I guess i shouldn't have said he was issued this from the military as I am not for sure. still getting all the facts from my father. He said he had this gun and was heading to Korea and the got reassigned to the motor pool. The gun dealer said it was in 98% condition just a little dirt in the inside that needed to be clean then it would be 100% condition. Gun shop said it was worth 750 as it sits. But he could only give him half that amount due to the area that he would have to sell it in as the economy sucks right now.

 

[RyanI]

from a guns value board website:


Thanks for taking the time to post photos. You have a nice rifle. The barrel date matches the serial # and is most likely the original. The stock stamps are "RA" for Remington Arms, and "FJA" for Frank J. Atwood, head inspector. Should be a circled "P" under the wrist. This is the proof mark applied after the rifle successfully fired a proof cartridge. Look for any other stamps on the stock for signs of rebuild.

These guns are very accurate. I have one just like yours that consistently shoots less than 2 inch groups at 100yds.

Most all the metal should be blued if in original condition. The receiver, barrel, and safety were parkerized.

If the bore on your rifle is in good shape, and metal appears to be in original condition, value is around $750.
M1903 Springfield - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Regards,

 

[RyanI]

Ok guys this is a excellent gun in near perfect shape and a collectors gun. I am lowering the price to 700 only cause i need to sell due to other bills need to be paid.
Any questions just email.
Thanks

 

[carcano38]

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