thorin6
02-27-2013, 07:30
Tomorrow a friend is bringing by what may be a M1903A1 for my review. This is the information I have so far:
SN is 1349442
Barrel Year is 1930 with SA over the flaming bomb
Has a C Stock (pistol grip)
Bolt has a "3" above the bolt handle
Most likely a Greek Return; B on the floor plate, last four numbers of the SN electro-pencilled on the bolt and stamped on the stock, the letters C and U on the underside of the stock near the grip (both may be remains of a P proof).
H on the bayonet lug (correct for a Springfield M1903)
Still has cosmoline on the stock, stock is in good condition, bore is bright, bolt action is smooth.
The rifle comes from a retired dealer who is liquidating the last of his stock and he's asking $600 for the rifle.
Barring anything surprising, does the price seem reasonable and does this appear to be a legitimate M1903A1?
Thanks for any help.
SN is 1349442
Barrel Year is 1930 with SA over the flaming bomb
Has a C Stock (pistol grip)
Bolt has a "3" above the bolt handle
Most likely a Greek Return; B on the floor plate, last four numbers of the SN electro-pencilled on the bolt and stamped on the stock, the letters C and U on the underside of the stock near the grip (both may be remains of a P proof).
H on the bayonet lug (correct for a Springfield M1903)
Still has cosmoline on the stock, stock is in good condition, bore is bright, bolt action is smooth.
The rifle comes from a retired dealer who is liquidating the last of his stock and he's asking $600 for the rifle.
Barring anything surprising, does the price seem reasonable and does this appear to be a legitimate M1903A1?
Thanks for any help.