Springfield 1903
I might have an opportunity to purchace one of these rifles from a co worker. He doesn't know how much he wants for it. What would be a fair price for the both of us. I don't want to rip him off, but I also don't want to pay a lot.I have seen other rifles in his collection and they are all in excellent shape, so I know that this one will also be in excellent shape. Thanks for your thoughts.
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the other day i came acros a 1903 Springfield from Rock Island Arsenal: It was in fine mechanical condition - but with the bluing mostely gone.
It had (long time ago) been made into a sporter, and now the old stock was broken and worn out.
The rifle had 4 leaf rear sights instead af the normal military type tangent rear sight, and the owner was sure that was a early millitary type rearsight - Now the 1903 is actually rather scarce here in Denmark - and if the story bout the leaf rearsights was true, it coud be worth putting it back to "military standards"
Ore???
Regards
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It's already been butchered. Restoring it won't bring back much value to a collector. I'd just leave it as it is and use it for what it now is....a .30-06 bolt action rifle.
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I just hate to see old US military rifles stand and suffer.
But I know your right.
Regards
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quote:Originally posted by Fluw
I just hate to see old US military rifles stand and suffer.
But I know your right.
Regards
Fluw
If you so desired, you could probably bring it back to military specs, however, the cost would probably be higher than the gun is worth.
That being said, if you just want to do it "just because" and you got the money, then by all means, go for it, I personally would much rather have a military spec 1903 than a sporterized one. Just don't expect to get your money back if you sell it.
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The 4 leaf rear sight is a commercial replacement; the 1903 was issued only with the adjustable ladder sight.
Restoration, even to "arsenal rebuilt" condition, would be impossible. Walk away.
Neal0
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