1924 Springfield 1903 with 1936 barrel?

Don McManus

August 23, 2011 07:23

All things being equal, would a 1936 barrel on a 1924-produced Springfield 1903 (1,264,000 S/N range) have a value impact different than a WWII era barrel on the same receiver?

It looks like 1903 production was interrupted in 1936. Were a significant number of earlier receivers re-barrelled during 1936 to make up for the shortfall?

I thought it an interesting rifle, and was able to get it for around $ 600.00. Bore has life left, is clean with sharp rifling, no pitting, no frosting, though has definitely seen a lot of rounds.

Came out of cosmoline supposedly from the 1950s.

Any thoughts?

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quote:Originally posted by givette
The inter-war pedigree is always more intriguing to me than war dated pre-war equipment. What you have is a nice nickel-steel gun that you can shoot!!

Thanks, Joe. My thinking exactly.

There are a number of small cartouches under the stock forward of the receiver, IIRC. If I can get a good photo of them I'll post it.

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  Juggernaut

  August 23, 2011 08:25

  From my experiences the matching dates, serial numbers, proof stamps, excellent condition etc are always a plus and will usually bring more especially if manufactured within war years. However if it was re-arsenaled at one of the government arsenals then I wouldn't think that would significantly lower the value at least from all the ones that I have seen anyway. The interruption was probably due to the fact that was the last year that the US Army officially used the Springfield 1903 rifle as the primary U.S. battle rifle.
  The military will use surplus stock to fill voids in production demands so its quite possible that a surplus stock in receivers would be paired up with a surplus stock in barrels regardless of years.
  The rifle that you described doesn't sound too bad however if it were me I would wait although I have been waiting a long time but I am quite picky though too with certain firearms and I am looking for a Remington 1903 anyway.

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  givette

  August 23, 2011 14:43

  quote:Originally posted by Don McManus
  All things being equal, would a 1936 barrel on a 1924-produced Springfield 1903 (1,264,000 S/N range) have a value impact different than a WWII era barrel on the same receiver?
  
  It looks like 1903 production was interrupted in 1936. Were a significant number of earlier receivers re-barrelled during 1936 to make up for the shortfall?
  
  I thought it an interesting rifle, and was able to get it for around $ 600.00. Bore has life left, is clean with sharp rifling, no pitting, no frosting, though has definitely seen a lot of rounds.
  
  Came out of cosmoline supposedly from the 1950s.
  
  Any thoughts?
  
  The inter-war pedigree is always more intriguing to me than war dated pre-war equipment. What you have is a nice nickel-steel gun that you can shoot!!
  
  If your gun can supply adequate shot-placement grouping, you shouldn't even bother to mic the bore! Just enjoy! You didn't have the darn thing yesterday! Yippee!! It's yours!!
  
  Back to business:
  Do you see any stock cartouche evidence of double-strike Springfield, or another arsenal's logo anywhere? That may answer the barrel/receiver discrepency question....
  
  
  Good Luck! Joe

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  Juggernaut

  August 23, 2011 14:57

  Check out this webpage as they should be able to answer most 1903 questions and it is a treasure trove of information as well when researching specific 1903 facts.
  http://m1903.com/
  
  quote:Originally posted by Herschel
  I would think the 1936 barrel on a 1924 receiver would indicate the original barrel was replaced.
  
  
  That would be my sentiment as well and corresponds to the op's indication that the rifle looks to have seen alot of rounds and use and while it may be a nice shooter perhaps is one of the reasons that I would pass.

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  Herschel

  August 23, 2011 18:53

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