1903 Springfield Sniper

[harold]

I found a Springfield 1903 made in 1910 according to the Ser
Number and barrel. It has a odd Handguard on it.
It appears to be correct, however I do not know.
I would like an expert opinion on this.
Thoughts please.80767929-FFA7-4EF4-AE25-F9716340F825.jpg

[harold]

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It appears like this picture.

[Johnny P]

The tiny upside photo doesn't give much to go on. I believe through WWI the Warner-Swazey scope was used which attached to the left side of the receiver.

[lyman]

The tiny upside photo doesn't give much to go on. I believe through WWI the Warner-Swazey scope was used which attached to the left side of the receiver.

i cannot remember when the A5/5A scope was adopted and used,

but the first pic, (not sure if right or wrong) shows a rifle that has be refinished , ,

[cplnorton]

This handguard style was done because of the thumbscrew on the WRA A5.

Now this style was never used on any sniper type. The pic above is of a civilian target rifle used in the National Matches and not of a Sniper rifle.

[harold]

Thank you, that answered my question nicely!
I had found a low number 1903 Springfield
Aprox Ser number 465,000 with a c stock and that
Handguard on it. Pretty nice Rifle , but not shootable
But sure looked good. It had a Lyman Super Targetspot
(Not USMC) wanted 2500.00 for it.
Thought that was too high.

[stan4]

This handguard style was done because of the thumbscrew on the WRA A5.

Now this style was never used on any sniper type. The pic above is of a civilian target rifle used in the National Matches and not of a Sniper rifle.

cplnorton,

PM sent.

[Hal O'Peridol]

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[Marine A5 Sniper Rifle]

I have never seen that particular mount before. It certainly is not a Marine sniper rifle, and there is nothing I can see that suggests it is a match rifle. 1903's have been around for over a hundred years, and have been assembled in numerous configurations for many purposes. That one little tidbit pic isn't sufficient for anyone to judge it's purpose. If you are searching for a WWI Marine sniper rifle,look for one in the 600,000 range. Every known authenticate Marine sniper rifle from WWI is in that SN range.