03A3 out for a spin.

[nf1e]

Had some time before the rain moved in this morning to shoot a couple of vintage rifles. This one is a Rem. 03A3 as issued, straight from the CMP. Correct with RA - 42 barrel and original wood.
Ammo is HXP brass loaded with Sierra 110 gr varminters over 45 gr of Varget set off with 210m primers. Looks like this dope needs to adjust his dope for a better score next time. It's all fun.

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Guess I should have cleaned this rifle a little better. Carried it in from the range on the sling over my shoulder. Wife noticed, I now have a Veteran for Trump T shirt that is soaked down the right rear side with a thick coating of cosmo. Warmed the rifle up and the stuff ran out like crazy.

[Johnny P]

Early rifle, but looks like it has later large bow triggerguard.

[lyman]

98-1x , good shooting rifle!!

[nf1e]

Early rifle, but looks like it has later large bow triggerguard.

Not being a collector of 03s, I would have no idea. Picked a few up for the sake of having them.

[bruce]

Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy! First you put up the 03-A4 replica. Now, this! Fine fine rifle. Excellent on target results! Sincerely. bruce.

[nf1e]

98-1x , good shooting rifle!!

Now, if I could see the target a little better.

[nf1e]

What a mess to try to clean up. OOPS!

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[lyman]

I have a CMP Danish Garand that will do that,

[nf1e]

Remember, as everyone knows, completely dis-assemble every rifle, clean and lube before firing. Somehow I missed this one. Do you suppose there is enough grease on this.

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[lyman]

nah,

there is room for maybe another pint!!!:1948:

[nf1e]

nah,

there is room for maybe another pint!!!:1948:

I think there was that much on the back of my T shirt.

Rifle is a Jan 1943 production and appears new internally. Not scratch or wear area anywhere. Looks to have been loaded with grease for long term storage.
Barrel gauges between 0 and 1. 12 - 42 barrel would be original.

Stock has OGEK in a box over FJA in box with ord crossed cannons just forward. Circle P on wrist. 5 in circle and 5 in a box on stock ahead of the trigger group. There is a B standing next to a B reclining on the aft part of the buttstock. Areas of the stock are quite rough. Top of the wrist area looks as though it was finished with a draw knife.

[Merc]

Early rifle, but looks like it has later large bow triggerguard.

When did they start installing the large bow trigger guards On the 03A3s?

[nf1e]

Early rifle, but looks like it has later large bow triggerguard.

Just learning here. Jan '43 would be considered an early 03A3?

[Merc]

Just learning here. Jan '43 would be considered an early 03A3?

Go here to learn more about your 03A3 including manufacturing dates:

www.M1903.com

Google OGEK and you’ll find it was Elmer Keith’s mark when he was chief Inspector 42-45 at the Ogden, UT Arsenal where your 03A3 was rebuilt.

[nf1e]

Go here to learn more about your 03A3 including manufacturing dates:

www.M1903.com

Google OGEK and you’ll find it was Elmer Keith’s mark when he was chief Inspector 42-45 at the Ogden, UT Arsenal where your 03A3 was rebuilt.

Thanks. I have no intention of becoming all the familiar with the history, I am more into the shooting part.