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Colorado Luckydog
03-15-2009, 22:44
I just aquired this rifle tonight in a 30.06. The mechanics of the rifle are very good. The barrel has a few scratches and some wear at the end and around the bolt. Someone has actually carved thier name into the stock and actually whittled some of the wood right under the barrel at the very end. It's a very nice looking rifle besides of the stupid stuff someone did. Does anyone know much about these? Were they actually used in combat? Which war? What should I do with it? Have someone restore it? Any help would be appreciated.

Serial number is 6928xx.

Thanks Bryan
GhostRider
03-16-2009, 00:22
There is a lot of info on the m1903 out there on the web, and if my info is right it was adopted for service in June 1903 and saw service in WWI, WWII, and some limited time in Korea, and Vietnam. I would look into trying to find a replacement stock and restore what sounds like a fine weapon and piece of history. Let us know how it shoot. PS try some long distance shooting, it seems it was used as a sniper rifle for a time.
gnihcraes
03-16-2009, 04:22
mind if we ask what you paid? I'm a little curious in picking something up like you describe... fine older shooter in common caliber for plinking fun. (family/kids)
Colorado Luckydog
03-16-2009, 06:35
mind if we ask what you paid? I'm a little curious in picking something up like you describe... fine older shooter in common caliber for plinking fun. (family/kids)
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7idl
03-16-2009, 06:51
[Worth]
The1andOnlyKC
03-16-2009, 09:35
[Worth]

I second that I love my 03
Ridge
03-16-2009, 11:33
30.06 is about the only rifle caliber WalMart has had in stock for a couple months now...
Colorado Luckydog
03-16-2009, 11:55
I'll post pics tonight.
StagLefty
03-16-2009, 16:30
I picked one up a few years ago and it was missing a few parts. You can get just about anything you may need at numrich.com for it. I needed some small parts,wood forend,sling etc. and they had all of it.Mine's a Smith Corona 1903A3. Good Luck.
Colorado Luckydog
03-16-2009, 23:13
Here's some pics.
http://usera.ImageCave.com/COLORADOLUCKYDOG/IMG_5621.JPG
http://usera.ImageCave.com/COLORADOLUCKYDOG/IMG_5622.JPG
http://usera.ImageCave.com/COLORADOLUCKYDOG/IMG_5624.JPG
http://usera.ImageCave.com/COLORADOLUCKYDOG/IMG_5625.JPG
XJ
03-16-2009, 23:53
You suck :) :) :)
Medic583
03-17-2009, 03:43
You suck :) :) :)

Don't hold back now. . . How do you really feel? [ROFL1]
GhostRider
03-17-2009, 06:43
Sweet rifle nice find[Coffee]
gnihcraes
03-17-2009, 14:35
Yes, looks very nice shape...
arz
03-18-2009, 08:48
I wouldn't do a thing to it.
vim
03-18-2009, 09:59
Nice!

Here's a site with some serial numbers and dates for you:

http://home.att.net/~vishooter/m1903.html