Springfield 1903

[cr107]

Picked up a Remington 1903 today. Scant stock, 5-42 RA Barrel, All "R" stamped parts that I saw, "P" marked stock and "P" marked barrel. haven't had a chance to break it down as Im going out of town. Has a A.O.H stamped on the left side under the bolt.

Stock is in decent shape with great character, bore looks dark but should clean up (I hope). Serial is a 311xxx I believe. I got it and had to put it away to leave but did manage to snap some pics!

Hope I made out pretty well. Had one of these on my list for a while, and finally found one under $1k.

How did I do?

 

[cr107]

Excuse the mess on the pool table. Its become more of a workbench lol

 

[alleycat]

I really like that.......score!

 

[cr107]

Me too. I saw it and had to have it. Now I just need the time to take al my new toys to the range

 

[MILSURP Collector]

Google Low Number Springfields

 

[cr107]

Only applies to Springfield and Rock island I thought? Remington's are deemed safer as they started production after those issues arose correct?

 

[cr107]

Also, mine has the (P) Proof marks which means it was proof fired? Im researching and reading and learning lol. Wish I had written the serial down before I left...

 

[MILSURP Collector]

Only applies to Springfield and Rock island I thought? Remington's are deemed safer as they started production after those issues arose correct?

You are correct, I missed the Remington part, all WWIIs are great shooters. I have a Smith Corona and love it! They are very accurate but my eyes prefer the 03A3 sights.

 

[cr107]

You are correct, I missed the Remington part, all WWIIs are great shooters. I have a Smith Corona and love it! They are very accurate but my eyes prefer the 03A3 sights.

When I picked it up and saw it was a Remington I was happy. Most I've found near are usually low number springfields and they still want 700+ for them.