Very low serial number 1903 Springfield

[bobbyfairbanks]

I Inherited an Very low serial number 1903 springfield. I am looking to get it apraised so I can isure it properly. Also I want to try and figure out the history of the gun. It is getting cleaned right now and will post pics on monday when I get it back. Anyone out there do appraising?

[StagLefty]

There are some military gun forums and search sites where you can get an idea on history with the SS # and estimated prices according to condition. Good Luck[Beer]

[bobbyfairbanks]

got any idea what the websites are?

[StagLefty]

Try this one: http://www.milsurps.com/index.php You may have to join but they have a 1903 subforum.

[Bettendorf]

Try gunboards.com. Them guys know everything.

[bobbyfairbanks]

Thanks for the help Got a number from a guy at Bass Pro shops and going to be talking to him.

[rondog]

Join here....

http://www.thecmp.org/forums/

You should also be aware that very low s/n M1903's had problems with the steel in the receivers, they tended to explode, so I hear. Most were destroyed, I believe, because of this defect. I'm not going to swear about what I've heard/read, but it's something you should check out before firing it.

[cowboykjohnson]

If I remember correctly it was problem with quality control in the heat treating process that caused weak receivers.

[bobbyfairbanks]

Its not a shooter it is a collector.

[rondog]

Its not a shooter it is a collector.
Ah, well, there ya go! Family heirloom? Nobody in my family had anything cool like that.