Have you contacted this museum, just to see if they have an insights? Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY, https://www.scottcountymuseum.com/18-sackett-way, http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=293382. This article was first published in American Rifleman, November 2002. I had a M1903, 922xxx serial with a SA 1-18 A bbl. Tom Wagner's varieties of tomatoes have been a hit among gardeners for years. M1903 prices - $300 - $7500. Therefore, the Army After reading it thoroughly, I tried to send him an email. Barrel Length . Top- "Bannerman" rifle, below- Hoffer Thompson rifles. By collecting seeds from your own garden or buying them in bulk, you can save money on future purchases. appearance. About 1928 Springfield finished these parts, and made needs of their owners, although it pretty well destroyed it for the Hard to see in the photo but there is also a P stamped just below the C10. rifle as possible. These rifles served from Algeria to Burma from . The top of the barrel is marked "S A / flaming bomb / 5 - 28". some of the thousands of unissued M1903A3 rifles on hand could be easily "As poor an invention as I ever saw" Stock Stamps - WWII 1903a3 serial #3731435 (google.com) You can google Springfield 1903 markings or stamps and get all kinds of info. High quality Model 1903 rifles with specially selected (Pending), Catalogs If this is all correct then the link to Sgt. Howdy, Yesterday I picked up a Springfield 1903 Mark 1 milled for the pedersen device. How to Use Classifieds - PLEASE READ FIRST ! WORLD WAR II US Remington M1903A3 BOLT ACTION .30-06 Springfield C&R Rifle Made in 1943 with FLAMING BOMB Marked Barrel for sale online. GI#: 102210616. LSB#: 220423MC007. Obviously, I shouldn't assume. It is not known what happened to the breeder of Rebel Starfighter Prime or why Galactic Magic Seeds is no longer available. I am attempting to take cuttings from this plant so I can, Get Free Seeds & Taste the Delicious Flavor of Estler's Mortgage Lifter with Edweather's Generous Offer, Estler's Mortgage Lifter is an heirloom tomato variety developed by William Estler in the mid-1920s. These early production Remington M1903s were very similar to the 03s turned out by Rock Island late in World War I, including finely finished straight-grip (Type S) stocks with grasping grooves and handguards with a prominent sight-protecting hump. They were well-crafted, finished in black-tinted Parkerizing and utilized the same type of heat treatment as found on late production Springfield M1903s. And Militaria for manufacture. ranges available at most Army posts. the rifles built by Rock Island, Remington and Smith Corona. In addition to the changes made in the rear sight, there was also more extensive use of stamped parts. The M1903 Springfield, formally the United States Rifle, Caliber .30-06, Model 1903, is an American clip-loaded, 5-round magazine fed, bolt-action service rifle used primarily during the first half of the 20th century. was adopted. All Springfields made after this change are commonly called high number rifles. Dec 28, 2016. Price: $1,200.00. 1913, and 1917 to1919. Representatives from the Ordnance Department visited the factory and determined the company was spending too much time on unnecessary or cosmetic features of the rifles. No markings visible. An "A" indicates a second-class barrel. The M1903 Modified (center) was a transitionary variant between the 1903 and the 03A3 and 03A4. The U.S. M1903 and M1903A3 Springfield rifles are the greatest of all U.S. military issue bolt action rifles. option on specially made National Match rifles. '03 Springfield Variations" The barrel on this rifle appears to have last ype 1905 sight base which means it is either an SA barrel from 1942-44, or a Remington barrel from 1942-1944. See details. The 1903 Springfield as originally adopted used a "rod bayonet" and a .30-caliber Model 1903 cartridge (".30-03") with a 220 grain round nose bullet. preferences, and sometimes used as the basis for beautiful custom rifles. As the M1903A4 was recently the subject of an article in these pages (Making The Most of G.I. Most of the parts on the gun are springfield armory except the bolt (which is Remington)and the barrel which is listed as AV with the ordnance bomb and the 11-18 date . them into complete rifles, but left the Rock Island markings in place. to indoor ranges where .22 caliber rimfire rifles could be used. Collector's Lot of Two Rare USMC Issue Springfield 1903 Bolt Action Rifles -A) Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Action RifleThis is an early 1930 manufactured Springfield M1903 service rifle, issued by the U.S. Marine Corps. The new rifle was designated U.S. My son and I have both done a fair amount of googling to glean some information here and there, but nothing substantial. #1/18. You guys could have helped save me the bumps and bruses of being a novice. Some were marked with the "A2" marking, but not all. Remington also made the barrel, but about 25 years after the receiver In the book I have it was a miniscule percentage, but the chances of a bad barrel are there.Now with a low range serial number, it makes one really ponder whether the chance of using it should be taken. . The handguard (now termed barrel guard) was lengthened to cover the gap between the receiver and the upper band of the rifle. To solve this problem, the Ordnance Department commenced double heat treatment of receivers and bolts. Yea, I know how to check a barrel. bayonet fiasco was being corrected, it was decided that the .30-03 cartridge Bookmark Marking back threads,~ Duncansville. Frosted bore. Growing up and over a 6 foot trellis and trailing back down to the ground, this plant looks incredibly healthy with no leaf loss anywhere. of U.S. military items! higher comb, and large "shotgun style" buttplate. I would add that the stock might not belong to this rifle, and may have been added later. Standard Springfield Armory receiver markings over "1353844", original barrel is stamped: SA-4-30. It came with a brand new HS-44 barrel with the ordnance bomb. 1903. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. sub-caliber use. Action: Bolt Action Rifle. The receiver is numbered 11534XX and is in fair condition. Since the proposed Remington .303 rifles were no longer vitally needed, the British contracts were canceled in September 1941 before any rifles were manufactured. Springfield Armory US Model 1903, caliber .30-06. Do you have a picture of the top front of the barrel? Google searches can provide inform. . So I'm thinking it was built in 1903 per the # and shouldn't be fired. speeder3--Thanks for the reply. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. '03 Handguard. An 03A3 Remington or 1903 Springfield is an extremely accurate rifle, with a maximum effective range (distance where you can hit a minute of man) of about 600 yards. The circled P is a proof mark, I would believe 77 is an inspector mark Cant help with the rest. Besides Their version of the M1903 rifle Interestingly, the 03-A3 nomenclature remained on the receiver ring of the new M1903A4 sniper rifle although this marking was applied to the extreme left of the receiver ring and the serial number stamped on the extreme right side which permitted both markings to be plainly visible with the Redfield mount in place. Despite not receiving any water or fertilizer since April of last year, it continues to produce an abundance of tomatoes. Barrel Date: May, 1928. this site so you can return often. It is the original length, 24" overall.It has a mirror bright bore, crisp lands and grooves showing only minor wear at the throat (TEG=2+, see photo) and very good muzzle (see photo of bullet . The Smith-Corona 03A3s were essentially identical to their Remington counterparts except for markings. In fact all of the Sedgley barrels used the early pattern 1905 rear sight base with milled grooves on the sides. York and the TSG is pretty cool. "star gauged" barrels and the "NRA style" stock were offered for sale during rapid fire. on the side. and were designated Rifle, Model 1903A2, to be kept specifically for by WW2 and the Korean War, but no National Match rifles had been made for more neat toys for their collection. The missing link AV stands for the Avis Rifle Barrel Company, one of several commercial contractors who supplied the armorys during WW1 with barrel blanks.Later some problems developed with some of the Avis barrels due to their method of shaping them.Most were tested later with high pressure cartridges which 'removed' the weaker barrels. Following the sale of Remington Outdoor Company's assets in September 2020, Vista Outdoor purchased Remington Ammunition. Springfield Armory blued action made in 1917 with address and Mark I marking on top of receiver. I ever saw." Those Springfields made before this change are commonly called low-number rifles. By using a "sub-caliber" device in the cannon to fire Spare screw for the bayonet grips. For Sale Catalogs, Marks Barrel length Barrel length 24 inches . Following the conclusion of World War II, large numbers of M1903s and M1903A3s were refurbished (overhauled) at a number of ordnance facilities. Model 1903 "National Match Special". rifles. the rear "bridge" of the receiver lacks the raised step found on the The letter C indicates the steel manufacturer, which could have been Crucible, Colonial or Carpenter. Can someone clarify what the AV stands for? This barrel good. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic. Since the Model 1903 rifle was shorter than the Krag, the It also doe, Growing Tomatoes from Saved Seed: Tips to Achieve Maximum Germination Rate, Seed Saving: Tips for Ensuring Maximum Germination Rate - Proof For Sale Catalogs, Marks I'm assuming factory sporting loads or handloads of equivalent pressure; not trying for the last 100fps. of collectible firearms of all periods. It's easy! In view of the safety risk, the Ordnance Department withdrew from active service all low-number Springfields. The stock furniture (one-piece upper band assembly, lower barrel band, band spring, sling swivel, buttplate and trigger housing/floorplate assembly) were constructed of stamped sheet metal. Area Code: 936. Bob S. - Thanx for the info. Shots tended to spread out after bbl. sights were welded to early M1903 rear sight bases and shimmed on the The stock is smooth and solid with some faint inspection markings throughout. This was commenced at Springfield Armory at approximately serial number 800,000 and at Rock Island Arsenal at exactly serial number 285,507. The early Remington M1903 and M1903 Modified rifles (r.) were inspected by Col. Roy L. Bowlin, RLB, chief of the Rochester Ordnance District. and bolt from the Model 1901 rifle, which closely resemble the Model Remington only used a relatively few serial numbers from the final block, stopping at the very low 4,200,000 serial number range. This bolt has an "S" mark on the safety lug which I believe means that it is an old bolt and single heat treated. Such was the situation at the beginning of World War II. A preloaded stripper clip loads the magazine. Remington was initially assigned the serial number block of 3,407,088-3,427,087 for 03A4 production. (Pending)- Springfield depression. The 1901 parts turn up from time to time, but were unfinished 4, Mark I bayonet and modifying the grip of the stock to mimic the hook type pistol-grip found on the Lee-Enfield. What does an "A" stamped behind the date on a Springfield 1903. Parts are shown in photos and described below. Ive just aquired my first 1903 Springfield rifle, sn-1292715 .Unti; as you may already know, the receiver was one of those that originated at Rock Island and was sent to Springfield, either as a rough forging or as a complete but unmarked receiver. rifle action bolted into an adapter to fit into the cannon barrel. November 15, 2021 in RIFLES. Calst air --- Possibly Calif State Air National Guard - Don't believe I have ever seen an 03 with a straight bolt handle --. The .30 caliber cartridge, Model of 1906, known Make: Springfield Armory. The offending rod bayonet A few straight-bent bolts are of the double heat-treat type, but these are not easily identified, and until positively proved otherwise ANY straight-bent bolt should be assumed to be low number. The condition of the barrel and other metal parts . Discover Tomato Varieties: While Galactic Magic Seeds is No Longer Available, There's Still Plenty of Variety for Your Garden, Galactic Magic Seeds was a website that offered tomato seeds from various breeders, including Rebel Starfighter Prime. The receiver dates to about 1925. grain round nose bullet. SKU: MIN-1903A3. Such bolts, while historically correct for display with a rifle of WWI or earlier vintage, may be dangerous to use for shooting. Thanks TinkerD. the Utah Gun Collectors Association site with dozens of great displays Pre-Owned. The barrel was engraved ".35 Whelen," but the tag read ".358 Norma Magnum," one of the many .30-06-length belted magnums that appeared in the two decades after the war. and 70 and the Remington Model 30 were introduced during that period). Rifle practice was important training for all soldiers. And it has a straight bolt arm. Other than the SA and barrel date, any ideas on the meaning of the other markings? Most 03A4s had full pistol grip (Type C) stocks but, as stated, some were also delivered with the scant grip stock. I did a quick, but not thorough, search and it appears the stock might be a Springfield manufacture. Springfield C Stock with new original G.I. Armory designers to devote attention to rifles for training, competition, barrels. the Utah Gun Collectors Association site with dozens of great displays was adopted in 1906. 1903 - 61,841 398566 - 460407 1904 - 17,354 460408 - 477762 LCol. The Remington M1903 Rifles. The vast majority of Model 1903 "Springfield" These are. Trials in 1901 seemed very successful, Several avenues were explored, including discussions with Remington Arms Company for the production of rifles under British contract. target sights available, the specified mounting location allowed the 1903 rifles. 0. National JROTC Air Rifle Championship History, National Trophy Individual and Aggregate Rifle Awards, National Trophy Infantry Team Rifle Awards, National Matches First Shot Ceremony speakers, National Matches Welcome Center Information, National Matches Camps, Clinics, and Schools, GSMM Master Instructor Training and Certification, Range Officer Training Course: Level II Rifle, Range Officer Training Course: Level II Pistol, Shooting Tips from the USAMU Service Rifle Team, USAMU FAQs: Shooting Techniques and Tactics, Small Arms Firing Schools at the National Matches, Talladega Marksmanship Park Shotgun Events, Talladega Marksmanship Park area lodging info, contact us via our contact form, click here. January 2002 show Click here for It was suggested that the old M1903 production tooling in storage at Rock Island Arsenal be used to produce rifles for the British. It was part of a group of items I acquired from the estate of a long time collector. Left side of butt stocks Theres the letters AAC. See details below. I did look for the NS mark on the bolt lug but it isn't there. I also emailed the RIA museum folks and got a nice reply but with no further information. Model 1901 Receiver and Bolt (unfinished) The Model 1903 Springfield I do have a picture of it, but that file is not in the tablet I'm using at the moment so I can't post it. Top- Model 1903A1 rifle marked Rock Island but actually made at Springfield, Cal. Caliber: .30-06 Springfield. The bolt was also stamped with a steel lot code in different places depending on what year it was made. . The fore end of the stock is not marked at all. SN 45547. a planned 200 rifles were modified in 1954, when it was pointed (Pending)- Smith Corona The Model 1922 .22 caliber rifle The United States Army generally did not serialize bolts. As with the preceding Remington 03s, the barrel had the RA and flaming bomb markings as well as the month and year of production. Among these parts were about 2,000 receivers that were nearly finished, However, on January 5, 1905 President Theodore Roosevelt wrote . and most people would not recognize if they had one. Special barrels, made to extremely tight tolerances, and held in special For Sale Catalogs, "Ten Oddball Though not used in as large numbers as the M1 Garand, Remington 03s provided valuable service to our armed forces during World War II. 2.) Authorization was also granted to eliminate the grasping grooves on the stock and other features to reduce production time for the stock and handguard. information as time permits. 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