Springfield 1903 Advice?

[BlackKnight]

Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc

buy two

I concur.
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.

[GD2A]

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?

[Caleb]

Careful with sarco, the rebuild them from "drill rifles". Ask them before you buy.

As long as you don't use high pressure rounds, commercial ammo is fine to use in "bolt" surplus guns. Never use commercial ammo in a Garand tho.

Originally Posted by GD2A

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?

[BlackKnight]

Originally Posted by GD2A

Also, do these old guns fire modern ammo or would I need to find milsurp or reload for it?

I wouldn't recommend modern loads. I only fire surplus or specially loaded rounds, like for the Garands.

[GD2A]

I appreciate the learned replies. Maybe a 1903 isn't the best choice for a first bolt rifle when the time comes. A novel idea and a good history lesson as I continue to learn about them ... but perhaps I should start with a modern gun.

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by GD2A

I appreciate the learned replies. Maybe a 1903 isn't the best choice for a first bolt rifle when the time comes. A novel idea and a good history lesson as I continue to learn about them ... but perhaps I should start with a modern gun.

Several great priced rifles out there today. Savage Axis ll, Ruger American, Remington , and Winchester all have "entry level" bolt guns under $400 with scope. I mean entry level as for thr price not the quality. I think the Axis ll would be your better choice imho.

For me, it's about shooting "History ". I would not blink an eye on a 03 or 03a3 if money was no object. Then again, I still would like a modern rifle for accuracy shooting.

[GD2A]

If I ever reach "money is no object" and find myself with an extra 3-4K, I'll be posting pics of my pair of historic battle rifles ... a 1903 and Garand, each original with matching numbers, naturally

Of course, THAT day is a looooooong way off. Between my ongoing rehab expenses (shoulder not drugs - lol), home improvements and the IVF we've just begun the only thing I can afford right now is a penny for your thoughts.

If the IVF works, I suppose I'll be able to buy something new after college!

[LittleGator]

Originally Posted by GD2A

If I ever reach "money is no object" and find myself with an extra 3-4K, I'll be posting pics of my pair of historic battle rifles ... a 1903 and Garand, each original with matching numbers, naturally

Of course, THAT day is a looooooong way off. Between my ongoing rehab expenses (shoulder not drugs - lol), home improvements and the IVF we've just begun the only thing I can afford right now is a penny for your thoughts.

If the IVF works, I suppose I'll be able to buy something new after college!

If it is a girl, forget "after college", you'll have to wait until after the wedding!! Ask me how I know.

[BlackKnight]

Originally Posted by GD2A

If I ever reach "money is no object" and find myself with an extra 3-4K, I'll be posting pics of my pair of historic battle rifles ... a 1903 and Garand, each original with matching numbers, naturally

Well, like something like these.


The second one last year.


Both of my "babies."


Sorry, don't mean to brag.