Springfield Model 1903 A2 - Anyone have any information

[Warthog]

Hello,

I have a Springfield Model 1903 A2. What's odd is the Blue Book doesn't cover the A2 model, it goes from A1 straight to A3. The serial number match that of a 1903. It has been sporterized, drilled for scope mounts. The A2 looks hand stamped and was done at a later date. Anyone have any information on this rifle and what its value would be?

Thanks,

Warthog

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[madcratebuilder]

M1903A2=artillery sub-caliber device.

"The missing link...
Model 1903A2 Rifle (Subcaliber Device)

Artillery, tank guns and anti-tank weapons training used very expensive ammunition and required extremely large ranges for obvious safety reasons. By using a "sub-caliber" device in the cannon to fire rifle caliber ammunition, training could be conducted on regular rifle ranges available at most Army posts. This was essentially a standard rifle action bolted into an adapter to fit into the cannon barrel. Around 1935-1940, an estimated 1,000 Model 1903 rifles had the stock assembly and front and rear sights removed, and the trigger staked in place, and were designated Rifle, Model 1903A2, to be kept specifically for sub-caliber use. Some were marked with the "A2" marking, but not all. By the end of WW2, the sub-caliber use was abandoned and most of the Model 1903A2 rifles were rebuilt into regular service rifles. Most collectors are familiar with the M1903A1 and M1903A3 rifles, but have never seen the M1903A2. Most were later rebuilt and issued as standard infantry rifles. "

More info here.
January 2002 Gun Show

 

[Mark W.]

If its been sporterized its worth what a run of the mill used -06 is worth about $300-350.00. virtually no collectors value.

 

[Warthog]

If its been sporterized its worth what a run of the mill used -06 is worth about $300-350.00. virtually no collectors value.

Really sucks when good guns happen to bad people. I have seen so many atrocities over the last few years. Turns your stomach to see what people will do to a perfectly good firearm in the name of cool or even worse tacti-cool.

 

[madcratebuilder]

Most of you are too young to remember the 50's and 60's. These mil surps cost $15-25 and it was the affordable way to have a deer rifle. Many were done in the garage with a hack saw and are crude but many were done by craftsmen and are works of art.