U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1903

[duartfarquardt]

Offered is a low numbered Springfield '03, manufactured in 1909 and first issued to MCRD San Diego. This is a suitable trophy for a Marine. Included is a replica leather sling. Rifle is still in the cosmoline, as received from CMP. $400.

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[duartfarquardt]

If unable to open the pictures on photobucket, PM me with your email and I'll email you pictures.

 

[jordanka16]

Are these the pictures of you rifle?

 

[duartfarquardt]

Yes, they are pictures of the subject rifle. I have since learned a little more about posting pictures, but have more to go.

 

[gaijinsamurai]

Are there any USMC markings on the rifle?

 

[duartfarquardt]

None that I have noticed. I looked up documentation on the rifle ten years ago and got the manufacture date and the first issue information on it, but I don't know if it was a drill rifle or if it was issued to a boot for his use during his enlistment. The last numbers of the serial number are stamped into the stock, but I don't know if they've been there for a hundred years or if it was restocked sometime in the last century. If you want to see the rifle, let me know. Thanks.

 

[ron]

Early 03s produced by Springfield Armory below serial number 800,000 are not considered safe to shoot. The Rock Island serial number is below 286,500. These early receivers were not properly heat treated.
These early receivers were only single heat treated are considered brittle and not safe to shoot.

 

[usrifle]

Early 03s produced by Springfield Armory below serial number 800,000 are not considered safe to shoot. The Rock Island serial number is below 286,500. These early receivers were not properly heat treated.
These early receivers were only single heat treated are considered brittle and not safe to shoot.

That is not completely accurate, here's a very good article based on fact.
Information On M1903 Receiver Failures

 

[duartfarquardt]

I believe that this rifle should be considered unsafe to shoot. While I have taked to several people who have fired them over the years, to my knowledge this particular piece has not been altered. I assumed that when I designated the rifle as a low numbered Springfield, any interested people would be aware of the caution against firing these. In any case, I'm grateful to ron for raising the issue. It is in the category of souvenier, and a very special one to a Marine.

 

[trainsktg]

For a collector, this is a good price for a CMP papered early Springfield.

Keith

 

[Ammo Can Sales]

Offered is a low numbered Springfield '03, manufactured in 1909 and first issued to MCRD San Diego. This is a suitable trophy for a Marine. Included is a replica leather sling. Rifle is still in the cosmoline, as received from CMP. $400.

Consider it sold. PM sent.

 

[duartfarquardt]

Sold Pending Funds

 

[gunluvver]

Thanks for saving me, Bruce! I was getting ready to pull the trigger.

 

[duartfarquardt]

Sold.