Springfield 1903 ?????

gskyhawk

I was down to the local gun shop today and they have a
SpringField Armory 1903 on the used rack
it looks to be original stock , finish, very good condition,
ser number was 1338XXX ,, it had a flaming bomb on the barrel and also SA and 1-30 where on the barrel just below the flaming bomb ,
can any one give me a value for this rifle ???

I know every one will want pictures but since its at a shop its a little hard to do [:D]

Rebel_James

Gskyhawk, you didn't say what the price was on the rifle. It could have been made in 1930, or rebarreled in 1930. It has a high serial number so it should be safe to fire.

The CMP is selling them for $400.00. Without seeing it, you could guage what they're wanting for that one vs buying one from the CMP.



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gskyhawk

sorry [:I] price was $899

nmyers

There are so many questions that need to be answered, it's impossible to give you a good response. We need to know the type of stock, the exact stock markings, type of finish on all parts, which parts are milled or stamped, markings on small parts, type of bolt, etc. Take your camera to the shop; why should they mind if you take pictures? $899 is too much to spend if you don't know how to evaluate it; it's too easy to get burned.

You really can't compare the price to that of rifles offered by CMP; all CMP '03's are rebuilt & have been mutilated to some extent, & therefore none are "collectible".

Neal

jnmiller75

Rifle was made in 1929 or 1930. Can't pinpoint it with only a partal serial number. Since the barrel was made in Jan. 1930, it probably is the original barrel. Like all the others have suggested, get some good pics, or at least be able to give a good description of the rifle and stock before trying to figure what a fair price is.