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sandwarrior
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How much value does a Remington made 1903 have with a replaced barrel. Caveat: The rifle is in "like issued" condition and all serial numbers match. Except the barrel was replaced with a 1903A3 (1943) Remington barrel....but by a man known locally for restoring these. Meaning, it's not an arsenal barrel replacement.
It's a really nice rifle, and fine example of a 1903A3, but somewhat spendy. I'm hedging on how bad I need a 1903A3 and the value it won't hold with the non arsenal barrel replacement.
It's a really nice rifle, and fine example of a 1903A3, but somewhat spendy. I'm hedging on how bad I need a 1903A3 and the value it won't hold with the non arsenal barrel replacement.
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I would think $250-300.
Neal
EDIT1: What we have here is a failure to communicate. Hawk is correct. In September 1941 Remington began production of the Remington 1903 rifle, using worn equipment from Rock Island Arsenal; the receiver was stamped "Remington Model 1903" & a ladder sight was installed above the breech end of the barrel. To speed production & reduce cost, changes were approved by the War Dept; by end of production in January 1944, the rifle had morphed into the "Remington Model 1903A3", with a peep sight installed on the rear receiver ring. Without Sandwarrior posting photos, we can only guess at what the rifle in question really is. But, if a seller tells me that his rifle is a mutilated mixed parts mongrel, I take him at his word.
EDIT2: The "matching serial numbers" is troubling. The only place that Remington stamped the SN was on the receiver. Some USMC armorers etched the SN on the bolt with an engraving pencil. Anywhere else.....who knows?
If it is a 1903 with a 1903A3 barrel, where is the rear sight?
If it is a 1903A3 with a replacement 1903A3 barrel, how would somebody know it was done by a gunsmith and not an Army arsenal?
Value would be lower than with the original barrel, but I think well over $200.
Not clear.
If it is a 1903 with a 1903A3 barrel, where is the rear sight?
If it is a 1903A3 with a replacement 1903A3 barrel, how would somebody know it was done by a gunsmith and not an Army arsenal?
Value would be lower than with the original barrel, but I think well over $200.
Sorry I wasn't clear, Hawk,
It is a 1903A3. The barrel was replaced with a 1903A3. The rifle looks mint and all serial numbers match and are 1903A3 production numbers.
Dollars to doughnuts, if you pass on it. It will show up at a show, or on one of the auctions, as a original Rem. 1903A3. And would be sold a such. With the new owner, being none the wiser.
EDIT2: The "matching serial numbers" is troubling. The only place that Remington stamped the SN was on the receiver. Some USMC armorers etched the SN on the bolt with an engraving pencil. Anywhere else.....who knows?
Yeah, I always get worried when somebody starts talking about "matching numbers" on American guns.
Older Smith & Wessons, Colt for about 5 years, and various match weapons. Very few others have serial numbers on multiple parts like Lugers and such.
Unfortunately, the point may be moot. New expenses came up and I owe a couple thousand this month.[xx(] So, if it's there still in a month it may be an option. At least it gives me more time to evaluate and educate myself.[8D]