My 1920 National Match 1903 Springfield arrived

[CptEnglehorn]

that is a magnificent rifle, I dont think id put more than a handful of rounds through it if that.

[Fred]

I wish that I had a set of muzzle and chamber erosion gauges. I'll bet that the bore is as unused as the outside.

[tbone69]

that was an outstanding buy.

[Fred]

Thanks tbone69. That eases my anxiety a little for what I paid for it. It'll probably be the last 1903 that I'll be getting for some time. Hmmm, haven't I said that before?

[tom gray]

That is an awesome rifle! Congradulations!

[Fred]

Thank you Tom! I've got to give credit to John Beard though who verified my inquiry as to it being a National Match rifle and informing me specifically that it was a 1920 National Match rifle. I didn't even know that such a critter existed. John's a mighty patient man though and he educated me some on the subject.

[Rick the Librarian]

Thanks tbone69. That eases my anxiety a little for what I paid for it. It'll probably be the last 1903 that I'll be getting for some time. Hmmm, haven't I said that before?

I said after the first 2-3 M1903s and look where THAT got me!!

[Fred]

Oh My God... I have Springfielditis! Nooooooo!

[Rick the Librarian]

No, you have it even worse - EXPENSIVE Springfielditis!! After getting those really nice M1903s, you'll never want a "cheap" one again!~!

[Fred]

Arrrrg!
Ya know, you're right Rick. My wife told me a few minutes ago that if I want any more 03's, I'm either going to have to build a bigger gun cabinet or stop buying them. Well heck, I guess I'm going to have to build or buy another gun cabinet!

[mannparks]

fred, i would not touch a thing on that gun.....

but i would take more photos,cuss your good at it.

charles

[Fred]

Thank you Charles! OK, I'll get that done today and post better pictures from all the angles. Top and bottom too without the sling.

[Dolt]

It is a rifle! It wants to be shot! It needs to be shot! It's quietly hoping you will use it as it was intended to be used, dropping full metal jackets through paper target bullseyes. Don't abuse it, but use it. She will love you for it.

[Fred]

I agree Dolt. It's a finely tuned instrument that was created in a time when watches and rifles were assembled by skilled craftsmen under the tightest controls and tolerances in an era when wood and steel were mated together like bark on a tree. It was the zenith of military and target rifle technology that has never been topped. I recommend that every knowledgeable rifleman try to obtain one before their cost rises beyond reach.