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03 a3 springfield

ruger891022ruger891022 Member Posts: 123 ✭✭
edited April 2004 in Ask the Experts
I have a 03 a3 springfield that was chambered for 6mm remington...does this mean that a new bolt and reciever was made for this gun...i have heard the recievers are weak...under normal firing conditions should this be a problem? what about the bolt

10/22 stainless carbine
Custom O3-A3
savage 24
stevens 67h
winchester x-150 .50
winchester 88 .308
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  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    In all likelyhood, since the base & rim dimensions of the 30-06 and the 6mm Remington are virtually identical, the original 03 A3 bolt was utilized.

    If indeed your rifle is a 03A3, it was manufactured during W W II. It's not one of the low numbered early 03's that have "Brittle" receivers. If you have any misgivings about your rifle take it to a "COMPETENT" Gunsmith, for inspection, headspace check and test firing.

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  • ruger891022ruger891022 Member Posts: 123 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    im pretty sure it is a real o3 a3 because a friend that knows what he is talking about guns identified it as one...he also measured the headspace and said it was very good and built well

    10/22 stainless carbine
    Custom O3-A3
    savage 24
    stevens 67h
    winchester x-150 .50
    winchester 88 .308
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  • HerschelHerschel Member Posts: 2,035 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The 1903A3 will be so marked on the receiver ring. There should not be any problem in determining which model it is. The marking may be under a scope mount.
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