1903A4 Sniper

vandj1318

December 17, 2014 08:20

Hello All,

Were the Springfield 03A4 sniper rifles issued special barrels? If so, are there tell-tale markings? Thank you.

Jim

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  nmyers

  December 17, 2014 09:03

  Yes. Although dimensionally the same as other barrels made by Remington Arms, the front sight slot was parkerized. (Barrels made for the 03 & 03A3 always had a bright front sight slot.)
  
  
  
  In addition, when US armory installed, there will be a prick punch on the bottom of the barrel 1 1/2" from the bore, & a proof P on the bottom of the barrel 1/2" in front of the upper barrel band.
  
  Neal

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  vandj1318

  December 17, 2014 17:50

  Thanks Neal.

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  RustyBones

  December 18, 2014 10:40

  Photos of the bottom of the barrel showing punch mark and P:
  
  Edit to add: According to 'The Complete Book of US Sniping', early barrels were 2 groove, and at some point transitioned to 4 groove barrels. End citation.
  
  
  

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