Buying a M1903

[John Beard]

Thanks to John and Lyman, I now have a better understanding of how the process of purchasing rifles from the CMP works. Do you know when they were returned?

Late 2001.

J.B.

[Merc]

Thanks again guys.

[Merc]

I visited Cabelas in Wheeling, WV a few weeks ago just to look around. A few boxes of odd ammo on the shelves, still no bare bullets, cases or gun powder for reloading. The salesman says they’ve been getting stuff in but word must get around and the hoarders show up.

I checked out their “Gun Library” as I always do for milsurp rifles when I’m there. Milsurps haven’t been very common in this Gun Library for the past year or two. So, to my surprise, there was a group of rifles sitting together in a rack like they could have been someone’s collection. There was one Springfield M1903 from the 1920s, three 03A3s from the 1940s (don’t remember if they were all Remingtons) and one Eddystone M1917. All appeared to be in good condition with original barrels and looked like they had been cleaned and the actions were well oiled. The 03’s stock might have been sanded and refinished because the cartouches were faint.

The price tags were surprising. $1500 each. I haven’t been back but would be willing to bet they’ve all been sold. Cabelas has always listened to offers so they might have knocked off some money, but the days of buying these rifles for around $700 each might be gone.

[Merc]

True gun values. Interesting sight.

https://truegunvalue.com/rifle/Sprin...storical-value

https://truegunvalue.com/rifle/Remin...storical-value

Click your mouse on the paper clip on the front page of this thread to view some outstanding photos of a Remington Model 03-A3 and several Springfield Model 1903s.