? about .30-06 1903s
I've been looking at these for awhile and it looks like the Springfields command a pretty good price, $700+ range. At a gun show a couple of weeks ago I saw one that I think was a National Ordinance or maybe American Ordinance 03A3. The price was below $400. I know very little about these rifles, is there that big of difference between brands as far as price goes? Would one priced that low probably be junk?
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Yes, they are not the most desirable 1903s. National Ordnance, Federal Ordnance, Santa Fe Arms--all less than desireable. These were all constructed out of surplus parts ranging from new to condemned parts, and some of them have cast receivers. Why don't you take a look at the Civilian Marksmanship Program website, www.civilianmarksmanshipprogram.com as they currently have for sale what is reputed to be the very last 1903s and '03-A3s held by the Army, and they are priced in the same range as the National Ordnance you were looking at. Intend to get one myself. 0 -
But don't you have to participate in matches or at least be part of a shooting organization? AFAIC, probably more trouble than it's worth given the amount of spare time I have. 0 -
GreenLantern,
You can check out the requirements at the CMP url given above. I think it would be well worth the effort to qualify for a CMP 1903.
I believe the qualification firing would be educational and beneficial to you getting experience shooting in competition. Some of my best friends and the finest people I have ever known were those I met on rifle ranges.0
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