Mr Oni
Military history nut
Tell me if you think I got a good deal today at Arundel firearms and pawn. I got a sporterized 1903 A3 for 180 bucks.
Got my first 03 sort of
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Mr Oni
Military history nut
JBinDC
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Pic's or it didn't happen! Why not share with your fellow MDS'er's, dangit! --JB
iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
As long as it's in 100% working order, I think that's one hell of a deal.
Mr Oni
Military history nut
JBinDC
Ultimate Member
Dangit if you didn't just post that LITERALLY at the same time as my rant! Ha! Neat find! I've been wanting to buy my first, and I know nothing of the value of these, but I probably would have paid the same amount for that piece. Can't wait to hear how she shoots! --JB
I'd have grabbed it up in a heartbeat
Mr Oni
Military history nut
This is the only writing on it other than the word Redfield
iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
What kind of condition is the bore in?
Mr Oni
Military history nut
Thanks! well it's a pawn shop and I'm sure this came in on consignment or something so I won't know until I get it to the range.
Mr Oni
Military history nut
I would take a picture of it if I could i see rifling lol.
I would have bought that just for parts and because I like that stuff.
Its got a 03 bolt, fire control parts and a milled guard and follower.
Could be a great shooter to boot.
Its got a 03 bolt, fire control parts and a milled guard and follower.
Could be a great shooter to boot.
Mr Oni
Military history nut
You might check them out Arundel Firearms they have a bunch of sporterized stuff. THe other rifle i bought is a Turkish mauser for 125 bucks but it needs a new handguard.
Great deal, I bought one similar in 1980ish for 150.00. Wished I kept it. 2 groove rifling (probably like yours) but they shoot just as well as the 4 groove. The rear sight alone is a easy 70 bucks.
Mr Oni
Military history nut
I guess they did alot to it to make it a sport rifle.
Well, they probably just cobbled what ever they had to get a decent rifle out of it and now it's yours to enjoy.
Look at the third lug on the bottom of the bolt and see if there is any numbers/letters on it.
If you don't see anything there look underneath the root of the bolt handle.
The earlier bolts were selected because they ran smoother, which is what it looks like you have as best I can tell from the pictures.
Look at the third lug on the bottom of the bolt and see if there is any numbers/letters on it.
If you don't see anything there look underneath the root of the bolt handle.
The earlier bolts were selected because they ran smoother, which is what it looks like you have as best I can tell from the pictures.
Mr Oni
Military history nut
Mr Oni
Military history nut
TheOriginalMexicanBob
Ultimate Member
The 03A3 is a great rifle as are all 03s of whichever model. It should be a great shooter...fully the equal of any modern rifle.
ken792
Ultimate Member
Looks like it has a pre-1918 or so bolt.
