1903 USMC (Final Send off!)

[SmokeEaterPilot]

Hey Guys,

This is going on the chopping block. I'm throwing it up for sale to fund a new purchase. But before I do I figured I'd throw it up here with some pictures.

Very early 1903 RIA 1909.

Has numerous USMC characteristics.

Serialized B2 bolt, sanded stock, greenish Parkerizing, darkened rear sight leaf and hatcher hole.

Doesn't have vice marks or a stippled buttplate (but it has a fine checkered)

I was told it might be a USMC Nicaraguan campaign rifle. But not sure.

Anyways, since I'm not a millionaire sometimes sacrifices must be made. Just thought I'd share on the forum before sending her to her next "tour of duty!" Wanted to make sure she got some appreciation before parting with her.

I dunno about you guys selling off some of these guns is like selling one of your kids!

 

[Vile Shadow]

If that had a "C" stock I would be strongly inclined to go against my principle of not adding other calibers to have to buy.

Looks good though. Someone'll snatch 'er up inna hurry.

 

[CrabbyMcNab]

I feel as if one of these needs to be in my collection. I can't have the Russians out numbering the Americans.
Beautiful rifle.

 

[Fireman51]

Very nice rifle

 

[SmokeEaterPilot]

If that had a "C" stock I would be strongly inclined to go against my principle of not adding other calibers to have to buy.

Looks good though. Someone'll snatch 'er up inna hurry.

I've actually only seen 2 USMC rifles in prewar C stocks they're incredibly rare. I have one and I know someone who had one but sold it before Inmet him

Usually see straight stocks or finger GG stocks.

 

[SmokeEaterPilot]

I feel as if one of these needs to be in my collection. I can't have the Russians out numbering the Americans.
Beautiful rifle.

Careful 03s are VERY addictive. In have like 14 now I think.

 

[Drew1340]

stoli, wtf, bro you should seriously run this past a guy before throwing it to the interwebs...

 

[SmokeEaterPilot]

stoli, wtf, bro you should seriously run this past a guy before throwing it to the interwebs...

do you know me or are just really good at guessing games?

 

[Drew1340]

I am great at guessing names.... of my coworkers....
let me know where you are on this 03.... pm me

 

[Clark W. Griswold]

I am great at guessing names.... of my coworkers....
let me know where you are on this 03.... pm me

No clue where y'all work, but I just pictured the movie office space and two people in adjacent cubicles standing up and looking at each other.

 

[somd_mustangs]

"The thing is, Bob, it's not that I'm lazy, it's that I just don't care."

I love that movie. So much true there...

 

[SmokeEaterPilot]

No clue where y'all work, but I just pictured the movie office space and two people in adjacent cubicles standing up and looking at each other.

We're firefighters, so essentially less maturity and more pranks...

 

[Jimbob2.0]

That's nice, had my fathers recently acquired A3 out today and what a great shooter and comfortable rifle to handle. I can see how some troops preferred it to the Garand.

You should keep it.

 

[snakep]

When will u be putting it up for sale?

 

[SmokeEaterPilot]

When will u be putting it up for sale?

It's up for sale on multiple sites. If you're interested PM me.