U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903??

[Colorado Luckydog]

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]

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]

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]

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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[The1andOnlyKC]

I second that I love my 03

[Ridge]

30.06 is about the only rifle caliber WalMart has had in stock for a couple months now...

[Colorado Luckydog]

I'll post pics tonight.

[StagLefty]

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]

Here's some pics.