These were used on the m1903 modified, m1903a3, and m1903a4. Maybe in the 800 to dollar range if it is as nice as described. The rifle is in the correct 1903a4 sniper configuration and has the correct serial number to fall within the 1903a4 serial number range see page 358 of joe poyers book, the m1903 springfield rifle and its variations, 3 rd edition. Us model 1903 springfield rifle serial number ranges. M1903 history the springfield m1903 can trace its design roots to the spanish mauser rifle so closely that many say that it is actually a mauser design with only slight modifications. An updated version, the model 29, was introduced in 1930 with improvements made by c. Us m1903 sprigfield 03a3 1903a3 complete remington bolt. Remington manufactured the earlier m1903 from late 1941 to early 1943. So great was the pressure to produce the sniper rifle, speed production and cut costs that the model 1903a4 receiver continued to be marked model 1903a3. The danish design was popularly known as the kragjorgensen, named for its creator, colonel ole krag, director of norways kongsberg arsenal, and eric jorgensen, one of the works engineers.
On page 381 the author states late world war ii and postwar rebuilds are marked with the armory initials over the inspectors initials inside a box with rounded corners this rifle is not marked like this. Us remington model 03a3 1944 mar 18, 2015 centurion. Find remington 03 a3 for sale at, the worlds largest gun. Serial number ranges for the production years of m1903 springfield, including springfield armory, rock island arsenal, remington, and smithcorona production.
Remington continued production slightly longer but its 03a3 rifle contract was cancelled on feb. Items in this collection were brought back by cirillo following the war. In addition to the m1911 semiautomatic pistol, the browning model 1917 heavy machine gun, and the model 1917 boltaction rifle, remington also manufactured the pedersen device. In addition to the receiver markings, the 03 has a folding leaftype rear sight ahead of the receiver. This was an early attempt to increase the firepower of individual infantry troops armed with the springfield model 1903 rifle. Remington only used a relatively few serial numbers from the final. Did any of the remington 03s or any of the 03a3 s get issued for use to us troops in wwii. The 03a3 has a couple after market mounts that are not great, one has to replace the magazine selector switch to mount the scope base and that completely subtracts bolt removal function unless you remove the scope mount, the other mounts on the rear. In late 1942, the m1903a3, with the ramptype rear sight was introduced and produced until early 1944. Remington model 1903a3 bolt action rifle nra museums. This all occurred before the 1903a3 was standardized, and early scant stocks will only fit on. This was the largest grip that could be formed from the old stock blanks. By definition, a sn gap is either a dropped or unaccounted for sn lost.
The model 1903 springfield rifle and its variations, 4th revised. The next year, responding to the introduction of the german spitzer pointed bullet, the us adopted a 150grain pointed round to replace the. Estimate worth of a gun, gun is a us remington model 03a3. It remains popular as a civilian firearm, historical collectors piece, and as a military drill rifle. Remington model 03a3 1903a3 cmp certificate, parkerized. Model 1903a4 sniper rifle was based on the 03a3 as developed. The m1903 springfield, formally the united states rifle, caliber. Us remington model 03a3 1944 us reminjgton model 03a3 rifle, barrel dated feb 1944. The model 1903 springfield rifle and its variations, 4th. Gibbs, who worked at springfield armory from 1916 to 1951.
Remington model 03a3 mfg 1943 for sale gunsamerica. I have a remington model 1903 and in all the serial list that i have found the serial of my rifle it should be a 03a3. These gaps in the sn sequence have resulted in more sns assigned than rifles. After some research on the gun im looking at taking the new stock off and bringing it back to its original glory. It loaded from a 5round stripper clip, featured a reinforced locking lug, and a flipup laddersight for long distance volley fire. M1903 springfield serial number stock cartouche list. Answered by a verified firearms expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Remington is americas oldest gun maker and is claimed to be americas oldest factory that still makes its original product. The 03a3 has a couple after market mounts that are not great, one has to replace the magazine selector switch to mount the scope base and that completely subtracts bolt removal function unless you remove the scope mount. This is a discussion on cartouche markings on the stock 1903a3 within the steel and wood forums, part of the rifle forum category. This remington model 1903a4 sniper is a nice example of a wwii military contract sniper rifle. Remington used at least 3 different ordnance wheels.
It was decided that remington would receive all of the us model of 1903 production equipment that had been in use at rock island govt arsenal, who had stopped 03 production in 1918. The model 10 was modified by reducing barrel length to 23 inches 58 cm and adding sling swivels, a wooden heat shield over the barrel, and an adapter with bayonet lug for affixing a m1917 bayonet. Overall in decent condition, scope and mount are included. Dec 03, 20 the model 1903 springfield rifle and its variations, is the fifteenth book in the north cape publication s for collectors only series for beginning and advanced firearm s collectors and the twentythird book on their list. Canfield takes you stepbystep through the evolution of the model 1903, with good closeup photographs showing design changes alongside of earlier or later models for comparison purposes. I happen to really like springfield 03 03a3 rifles. The winchester model 1897 was the major production, but remington made 3500 of the model 10a version for issue to u. Both the 03 and the 03a3 are not terrific for mounting scopes. If it was all original it would be worth much more. Springfield rifle was perhaps the most famous and popular of all u.
This rifle has been bored and tapped for a scope mount. Support the nra and protect your 2nd amendment freedom in 2020 with this us remington model 03a3 3006 this is the remington model 1903a3. The good news is that it has not been drilled and tapped so it could be put back in an original correct military stock and gain back value. The remington m1903 was originally ordered by the british, but the order was taken over by the u. Remington 03a3 rifles page 2 m1903 springfield series of. If you care to own a piece of military history like the 03, you must understand the history of the model 1903. Still being a smith corona it will bring a bit more then a springfield. This info is from the book by joe poyer, the model 1903 springfield rifle.
Remington 03a3 rifles page 2 m1903 springfield series. Mar 20, 2015 in 1905, improvements to the model 1903 springfield introduced new front and rear sights, and the model 1905 knife bayonet. This book covers every model of the m1903 springfield rifle from the rod. I needed as i began diving deep into my newly purchased remington 1903a3. I dont know much about them though and was wondering if anyone could give me a rough idea of what theyre worth. Remington model 03a3 1903a3 cmp certificate, parkerized 24. Remington 03a3 history the rifle is flawless, the barrel is not beat up and unlike a lot of sport versions, the original ghost ring sights left on the gun with no drilling or taping for a scope. M1903, m1903a1, m1903 serial numbers, owners manual.
Contains 10 pages with dismounting and assembly instructions, instructions for operation and care, sight adjustment, component parts, etc. Remington model 03a3 gun and game the friendliest gun. S remington model a303 3604524 estimate value excellent condition. The model 1903 springfield rifle and its variations, is the fifteenth book in the north cape publication s for collectors only series for beginning and advanced firearm s collectors and the twentythird book on their list. Despite these slight modifications, like a 2 piece firing pin, mauser filed a lawsuit against the us government, which it won resulting in the payment of. Jan 26, 2014 both the 03 and the 03a3 are not terrific for mounting scopes. The rifle is an original 1943 remington model 1903a3 that was spared a trip to the armory for rearsenaling at wars end. The changes to the model 1903a3 had been made to speed up production on more modern equipment than was used at the turn of the 20th century when the model 1903 was first developed.
Last time i was at the north store, there were some pretty nice 03a3 s, that i am thinking about replacing. It was founded in 1816 by eliphalet remington in ilion, new york, as e. Remington model 03a3 james river armory 1903a3 parkerized. M2 ball ammunition on a wwii navy donald duck hat and jumper with an amphibious forces patch. The collector value is gone and now the value is based on a sporterized springfield. Did any of the remington 03s or any of the 03a3s get issued for use to us troops in wwii. They were made by springfield in early 1942, and will. The 03 will need a scout mount and a long relief scope due to the rear sights. The og on the stock stands for ogden arsenal which indicates the gun is a refurbished weapon.
Remington arms company, llc is an american manufacturer of firearms and ammunition. The remington m1903a3 was developed out of the remington m1903, which was produced from late 1941 to early 1943. Theres a lot of great history in this book as well, with many excellent photographs of the 1903 in action, from world war one to the korean war. This all occurred before the 1903a3 was standardized, and early scant stocks will only fit on a 1903, and will not fit an 03a3. The receiver says us, remington, model 03a3, 3878022. Lower serial numbers are known as lownumber m1903 rifles. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Some of the 03a3s were made with 2 groove barrels, and while useful as a military rifle, the 4 groove barrel is much better for accuracy. Remington 03a3 value the firearms forum the buying. If you have any questions regarding this item, you should contact the seller before bidding. The earliest rifle encountered that i know of is in the 1,351,000 range with a barrel date of april, 1930. Us remington model 03a3 with scope northwest firearms.
The rifle proposed was to be loosely based on an m1903, but had a magazine and bolt face altered for use with the british. The springfield featured a plethora of impressive features that were state of the art for its time. Sep 16, 2012 i have a us remington model 03a3 3006 for sale. This new edition includes serial numbers by month for all model 1903a3 service. It had an internal hammer and a tube magazine which loaded and ejected from a port in the bottom of the receiver. What is the approximate value of a remington 03a3 answers. Just wondering if i could get some help on the cartouche. The 03a3 designation was a bit unusual as it was essentially a colloquial term rather than the. As opposed to a ww2 remington or replacement stamped 1903a3 buttplate, which.
This book is a complete compilation and discussion of all variations of this famous rifle. The bluing and parkerizing are strong and the stock is the correct remington wwii stock with just a few small dings. Ra was stamped on the stocks after smithcorona began production of m1903a3 rifles, late 1942. Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. There is information in the book the model 1903 springfield rifle by ed furler jr. Remington 03a3 rifles m1903 springfield series of rifles. The remington model 10 is a pumpaction shotgun designed when. The new design was adopted in 1903 and so was called the m1903, better known as the springfield 03. After getting time to actually clean it up, it is in worse shape than i thought. Original, excellent condition with correct r markings and no rebuild or import marks. They were made by springfield in early 1942, and will be marked with a small s in the cutoff seat. Get the best deals on remington 03a3 when you shop the largest online. Sn calculations reflect the reality gaps as well as duplicates within the serial numbering process. Several hundred 1882 lee navy models m1882 remingtonlee were also.
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