Springfield 1903's

Doughboy1903

December 18, 2004 17:53

I was wondering where I might find a springfield 1903 (clone or otherwise) of any make or model. I also would like to know the price range on it. The same also goes for the M1 Carbine

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  Pinhead

  December 19, 2004 15:46

  Mark gave you good advice. Steer clear of the national ordnance 03 remakes-I have handled 2 a the range in the 70's and I for one considered them poorly fitted and sloppy workmanship seemed to be the norm. I'm not really familiar with the Carbine clones so I pass comment on them. If you want an o3 the best deals available are through the CMP. At least they will be safe to shoot and that not a sure thing with the built up 03's I have seen.

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  nmyers

  December 19, 2004 17:11

  Rebuilt M1 carbines can be found at garage sales, shows, gun shops, pawn shops, & online auctions. Prices tend to be in the $400-1,000 range. Unfortunately for the novice, most of those in the upper end of the range are, in fact, guns that are only worth $300-500. I only run across a nice carbine, fairly priced, about once a year, & I'm out there looking.
  
  All I can suggest is that you buy a couple of books, especially Craig Riesch's "US M1 Carbines Wartime Production". Look at every carbine you see, talk to every collector you run across, & learn as much as you can. It may also help if you have a digital camera & can get the opinions of others before you buy. Keep looking, & you will eventually get lucky.
  
  Neal

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