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#1
03-29-2015, 04:39 PM
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Springfield 1903 Advice?
I've been kicking around the idea of getting a quality bolt action chambered in 30.06 or .308 - then, today it dawned on me ...
Why not get the iconic 1903? (s/n 800,000 or higher, of course) Prices seem to be all over the place on these guns, from $400 beaters to 1K+ examples in pristine condition with matching numbers. For a shooter grade or slightly better with a good bore - where should I look and what should I be aware/wary of? I don't plan on getting this or any gun anytime soon but it gives me something to research and get my ducks in a row for "one day."
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03-29-2015, 08:24 PM
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Been wanting a 1903a3 myself , keeping an eye out for a good deal. I would prefer the a3 for the sight upgrade, I can't hit squat with leaf sights. Look on surplusrifle dot com or the CMP forums in their classified section. If possible get one with a CMP certificate. I'd stay clear of gunbroker and the like, too many scammers on there. A good price would be around the $700 mark plus or minus a hundred..
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03-29-2015, 09:57 PM
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Matt,
if you get one you should really get this for it http://hi-luxoptics.com/index.php/vi...m-8x-usmc.html or http://hi-luxoptics.com/index.php/vi...r-4/m73g4.html how cool would that be!
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#4
03-29-2015, 10:00 PM
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buy two
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03-29-2015, 10:34 PM
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Quote:
In my case I was only able to buy one, although the person selling them had about six of them. He was selling them for a veterans organization that had them for ceremonies and had to sell them. I had first dibs on picking the best of the litter. 1943 Smith Corona. 
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 Professionals talk about tactics and concepts while amateurs talk about gear and equipment. Last edited by BlackKnight; 03-29-2015 at 11:25 PM.
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03-29-2015, 11:03 PM
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Thanks for the thoughts and pics. I found this vendor selling them - not sure how "original" they are at this price but it's one for me to file a way for the future:
http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/originalgi...ingfields.aspx Also, do these old guns fire modern ammo or would I need to find milsurp or reload for it?
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