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1903 Springfield

Bluestrk13Bluestrk13 Member Posts: 10 ✭✭
edited October 2001 in Ask the Experts
A friend suggested I ask the pros so here goes:

Ser. # 883xxx

RIA over flaming bomb at top of barrel

2-19 below flaming bomb

U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 on the reciever

Very nice Parkerized finish on the metal.

Stock has the following markings:

224 stamped on the top of the handguard, forward of the rear sight.

Just above the triggerguard are two stampings, both enclosed in boxes. First one reads W.J.S. and the second is S.A. over S.P.G.

Any information greatly appreciated.
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  • Bluestrk13Bluestrk13 Member Posts: 10 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    have 03 springfield ser # 185xxx. I read that there was a stamp on bottom of reciever that signified if the rifle was safe to shoot. there are a bunch of things stamped on bottom of reciever. does anyone know what the stamp put on by armory to signify that it is safe to shoot.Has 1942 barrel 4-groove.
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  • Bluestrk13Bluestrk13 Member Posts: 10 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a 1903 Springfield that has been sproterized with Hoffman Arms parts. I inherited this gun from my great grandfather. It appears to be missing the rear sight. Does anyone know of a place where I might find this piece?



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  • Bluestrk13Bluestrk13 Member Posts: 10 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a gun that was given to me by my grandfather. I don't know where he got it, and he doesnt seem to recall, however i can't seem to find a picture of it anywhere.Nor can i find it's value. The only time I've seen one was in the movie Saving Private Ryan. It looked exactly like the gun that the sniper (Jackson) used. It is a Springfield 1903, that I'm sure of, it says it on the barrel. But it doesnt look like any of the 1903's I've seen at gun auction sites or even the ones at the Springfield Armory site. It has an interchangeable scope,and a military strap. As I said it looks just like the sniper rifle in the movie. It has a short stock, and it can use strip clips, with a drop-out bottom. Any help to identify this?
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  • Bluestrk13Bluestrk13 Member Posts: 10 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    US Springfield Armory Model 1903, serial # 22xxxx, dated AV with flaming bomb 12-18, bayonet, straight grip, very good condition. What is the approximate value and does it fall within the serial number range making it safe to shoot?
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  • Bluestrk13Bluestrk13 Member Posts: 10 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hi,
    have a 1903, made at Springfield Armory, serial 411xxx, (411K.
    Beautiful rifle, all original. Any idea as to value?
    Thanks.
    PS: even has the cleaning kit in the butt.
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  • Bluestrk13Bluestrk13 Member Posts: 10 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    A guy I know asked me to find out about the value of this rifle. Its serial number is 1231145 which translates to a build date of 1921. It was re-barreled on 9-24. Here are a few pics:

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    If you need more pictures I can send them to you. I also wanted to mention that it looks like someone taped the barrel for some kind of scope.
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  • Bluestrk13Bluestrk13 Member Posts: 10 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Can anyone explain all the "peeps" and "U" notches on a 1903 Springfield rear sight?? I'd like to shoot this in a Garand match my club holds but have no idea what all that is about. Also, the 1903 I just acquired is in the 460K range serial number. I understand that below 800K they are unsafe due to incorrectly heat treated receivers, but this one is a WWII rebuild with a new 8-42 barrel. Would the army re-barrel an "unsafe" receiver?

    Thanks for the advice
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  • Bluestrk13Bluestrk13 Member Posts: 10 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    #916xxx date of mfg. please anyone.
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  • nmyers@home.comnmyers@home.com Member Posts: 205 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It's kind of difficult to tell from your description exactly what you have. For starters, we need the serial #, all markings on the barrel, length of the wood stock and any markings, is there a front sight, color of finish on receiver, barrel, and bolt. That still may not be enough, but let's try.Neal
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