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Springfield 1903

110110 Member Posts: 125 ✭✭
edited October 2001 in Ask the Experts
I might have an opportunity to purchace one of these rifles from a co worker. He doesn't know how much he wants for it. What would be a fair price for the both of us. I don't want to rip him off, but I also don't want to pay a lot.I have seen other rifles in his collection and they are all in excellent shape, so I know that this one will also be in excellent shape. Thanks for your thoughts.
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  • 110110 Member Posts: 125 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    the other day i came acros a 1903 Springfield from Rock Island Arsenal: It was in fine mechanical condition - but with the bluing mostely gone.
    It had (long time ago) been made into a sporter, and now the old stock was broken and worn out.
    The rifle had 4 leaf rear sights instead af the normal military type tangent rear sight, and the owner was sure that was a early millitary type rearsight - Now the 1903 is actually rather scarce here in Denmark - and if the story bout the leaf rearsights was true, it coud be worth putting it back to "military standards"
    Ore???
    Regards

    Fluw
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  • 110110 Member Posts: 125 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey everyone, picked up a 1903 the other day and was wondering if i could get a little information about this particular one.

    US Springfield Armory 1903.
    Barrel- S near front sight, and P underneath near bolt.
    Bolt- B
    Bottom of Action/Reciever- R, S, N
    Trigger Housing- S
    Serial Number-1358XXX
    Also has a Weaver 2.5 scope on it that says it was made in El Paso Texas.

    I just need a little info. on value and anything else from the parts that i listed that anyone has.

    Rifle is in Excellant condition, great bluing, and bright shiny bore.

    Thanks in advance,
    Kory
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  • 110110 Member Posts: 125 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I bought a Springfield 1903 (not an A3) and have a few questions -serial #1353508 with a re-barrel date stamped 8-44. I haven't looked it up on ProofHouse but on the bottom of the received just above the lug is written in black marker "1930 SA". I have an NRA sporter in the 128 range (1928) so I'm guessing 1930 is the year of manufacture.

    There are no markings on the stock other than an "AO" just behind the receiver lug cutout. The stock appears brand new and is bone dry. The upper forend matches and has 2 black metal reinforcing tabs.

    The receiver is stamped behind the receiver lug with "NS" and "J 100" and the bolt handle at the body is stamped "J6". There is a stamped metal front sight protector present. A 1907 sling is attached.

    The finish is not "green re-parked" or grey type but older blued phosphate type. The lower is milled, not stamped.

    I'm trying to figure out how "slapped together" the rifle is or if it is just re-arsenaled. The bore is perfect. I'm hoping to learn it was re-barreled, re-stocked, front sight hood attached at an arsenal and then left alone. I bought it as a shooter only though, so as long as it goes "bang" I'm happy.
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  • 110110 Member Posts: 125 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have the opertunity to get a Springfield 1903. I believe that the only thing done to it is that the stock (hand grip) has been removed after the first ring. Only the main stock is there. It still has the origional sites and the barrel has not been shortened. The date on the barrel is SA 6-09. The serial number matches this as it is in the 300,000. The trigger guard and plate looks like it was replaced. It is all one piece and does not open to remove the shells. I am guesing that this was changed in 1941 I there is a 41 on the stock behind the triger guard. I guess my question is that if I can get this rifle cheap enough is it possible to restore it. Would all I have to do (not saying it would be easy) is get the new metal (rings etc.) and new stock. I heard they may be a little dangerous to shoot if the serial number is less than 800,000. I really don't plan on shooting it I more just want it. So if anyone can help what would be a decent price to buy it for and what would it take to restore.

    Thaks,

    Tony
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  • 110110 Member Posts: 125 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I HAVE A SPRINGFIELD 1903 #12375x ((\)) AND IT ALSO HAS RA A BOMB AND 2-43 CAN ANYONE TELL ME MORE ABOUT IT ?

    What is the ((\)) after the serial number ?
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  • nmyers@home.comnmyers@home.com Member Posts: 205 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It could be worth from $100-$1,000, even more, depending upon a lot of details which it sounds like you don't have. "Excellent shape" doesn't tell us much. Original finish and parts, alterations, stock markings, serial #, and internal condition need to be considered. It needs to be eye-balled by an expert. See if you can find a local collector at a gun club or show. Otherwise, try the Springfield forum at www.jouster.com. Neal
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