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03A4 Match RFK #1

Ruckin69
I have a guy who claims he has this gun and it says RFK #1 for sales. I can't find it in any books.Any info and value? Thanks
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  • nmyers
    I have no idea what you are describing.

    Neal

    EDIT: There is no such thing as a "1903A4 Match". A bogus rifle with a bogus historical marking is worth no more than a plain bogus rifle.

    EDIT: I have a feeling that there is an interesting story somewhere behind the information you received, but the details have been mixed up in the re-telling. "A picture is worth 10,000 words." Please see if you can get photos to show us.

    EDIT: I think you should sit back & relax until you get the photos. There's no point in contacting Springfield (the factory closed 30 years ago), &, besides, all 1903A4 rifles were made by Remington Arms. Any connection to RFK or any member of the Kennedy family is improbable, given their hatred & fear of privately owned firearms.
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  • Ruckin69
    1903 A4 Match with the inscription RFK #1 on it. R F Kennedy?
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  • perry shooter
    The last 03A4 was made before JFK had made himself Famous. IMHO if this rifle had been made FOR him at some later date it would have been documented and never for sale but be in the smithsonian. YMMV

    Edit I hope for your sake that this MAY be an overlooked treasure . I would be knocking on the owners door wanting to take a LONG look at this rifle. But and a big but be aware it may be a fake. . If he lets you take pictures please take in focus Close up of all markings on the receiver with a good camera with Macro capable lens if possible
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  • Ruckin69
    Does that apply for RFK too? Could it be for a gift or some kind of function?
    Thanks
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  • Ruckin69
    OK, I have more info but I am trying to acquire pictures. This is possibly a presentation piece/ exclusive piece. It is a Springfield 1903 A3 A4 with Redfield Sights not a scope. It has RFK #1 on it. It may or may not be the RFK we all know. Does any of this info help.
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  • Hawk Carse
    Is it an A3 or an A4? Can't be both.
    Is the RFK #1 business in the serial number location?
    What are the rest of the markings?
    What is the front sight?

    There was an attempt to produce a 1903A3 National Match after WW II, but it was kind of a flop due to interference between the Redfield sight and the A3 dovetail. One source says if it was mounted forward, it blocked the stripper clip notch, if mounted rearward, it would not clear the bolt handle.
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  • Ruckin69
    According to this guy, who has been a collector for years and seems to know his stuff, (in which I know very little), it has an A4 stock. Looks like an A4. He's got a bunch of A3's but this one seems to be and inigma because of the stamp and such.
    Blank receiver, there is no serial number. RFK #1 is stamped where serial number should be.
    Has Redfield sights, dont know if there is a front site and def a Match rifle.
    Thats the info I have as of now.
    I'm thinking about calling Springfield also.
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  • perry shooter
    The Springfield that you are thinking about that sells firearms TODAY is no connection to the U.S. Arsenal that made guns for the U.S. Government for almost 200 years . This company today is in Geneseo IL the MILITATY builder of Firearms from 1795 until the government closed them was located in Springfield Ma. Again if this GUY is a collector and knows nothing about the rifle I smell a RAT don't you think he would know enough to do research if research was possible. to back up his STORY. Remember you don't want to be the proof of the old saying about a $%^& and his money is soon parted.
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