Remington Model 03-A3 1903-A3 .30-06 Sprg. WWII Military Rifle 1943 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1403

LSB#: 210506KO03

Make: Remington

Model: 1903A3 (03-A3)

Serial Number: 4148670

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 / 4148670”. 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). The bottom of the forend is stamped with boxed and circled numbers in front of the bottom metal. The currently installed front sight protector is marked “flaming bomb / US” on the left and “R” on the right. The right side of the front sight base is marked “R” and the right side of the blade is marked “A”. The right side of the nosecap, stacking loop, front sling loop, rear of the safety, underside of the bolt handle, right rear of the bolt, extractor collar, and magazine cutoff are marked “R”. 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 bolts, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The stocks have a few dings, scuffs, and compressions. The most noticeable marks are on the top of the comb at the rear and on the top of the handguard at the front. There are a few faint scattered draglines. The LOP measures 12 ¾ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some oxidation, light erosion on the heel, and 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 2 grooved bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling and only a few spots of very light surface erosion. The bore shows an M.E. of about 0.0.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% of its metal finish. The edge of the muzzle has some light thinning on the edges. The front sight base has some thinning from the protective hood. The floorplate and trigger guard have a few scuffs, nicks, and scratches. The receiver has a few little rubs and scuffs. The barrel has a few spots of thinning and little marks into the finish. The bolt handle has some spots of light scabbing and discoloration from previous oxidation. There is standard operational wear. The screw heads show light use. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good-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: None.

Our Assessment: This Remington Model 1903-A3 was made during WWII. Ater WWII it was rebuilt at the Ogden Arsenal in Utah and is marked accordingly on the stock. This 03A3 has lots of Remington markings on the metal and on the wood. The markings on the receiver & barrel are deep and the markings on the wood are in great shape for a Military service rifle that is almost 80 years old. The bore and metal finish are also impressive. This is a nice 03A3 for your collection. Please see our photos and good luck!