Remington 1903A3 03-A3 .30-06 WWII Bolt Action Rifle MFD 1943 C&R

Sold For: $1280

LSB#: 201012JI26

Make: Remington

Model: 1903A3 (03-A3)

Serial Number: 4181585

Year of Manufacture: 1943 (page 375 of Joe Poyer’s book, The M1903 Springfield Rifle and its Variations, 3rd Edition). Barrel Date: December, 1943

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine

Markings: The top of the receiver is marked “U.S. / REMINGTON / MODEL 03-A3 / 4181585”. The top of the barrel is marked “R A / flaming bomb / 12- 43”. The bottom of the barrel is marked “P”. The safety is marked “SAFE READY” and the magazine cutoff is marked “ON OFF”. The bottom of the grip is marked with a “circled P” proof. The left side of the butt is stamped “OG” (Ogden Arsenal repair or refurbishment). The left side of the wrist is stamped “RA”, crossed cannons, and “FJA” in a box (Frank J Atwood). There are a few other small markings on the rifle.

Barrel Length: Approximately 24 Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned blade set in a raised base. The front sight has a protective hood. The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture sight marked from “2-8” on the top and “0” with hash marks on the rear.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a straight grip, metal nose cap, stacking loop, 2 barrel bands, 2 sling loops, 2 reinforcing pins, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The stocks have a few dings, scuffs, and compressions. The most noticeable ding is on the handguard between the barrel bands and on the comb. The belly has a few light scrapes plus a heavuer one on the right side that has removed a light portion of surface wood. There are a few faint scattered draglines. The left of the butt has a crack up by the tang of the buttplate, it is about 1”. The LOP measures 12 ¾ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some tiny dings and some finish loss on the edges. The stock rates in about Fine overall condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original to Refurbishment

Bore Condition: The 4 grooved bore is semi-bright with some spots of scattered light surface erosion mainly in the grooves. The bore shows an M.E. of about 0.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. The edge of the muzzle has some light thinning on the edges. The floorplate and trigger guard have a few scuffs, and scratches. The receiver has a few oil marks but they are light. The bolt knob has a few tiny dings and scuffs. There is standard operational wear. The screw heads show light use. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a Chicago Beltworks leather sling stamped “HE” and a cleaning kit. The leather slng has some creases, light patina, and some scuffs, it rates in about Very Good condition. The cleaning kit has a thoing and dipper.