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<blockquote data-quote="T.R." data-source="post: 723739" data-attributes="member: 3788"><p>That is my understanding as well. The only other possibility might be Smith-Corona Typewriter Co. They made 1903-A3s during WWII but no plain old 03s that I am aware of.</p><p></p><p>As to the possible value of these two rifles, well, there were thousands upon thousands of 1903s 1903-A3s and 1917s sporterized during the 1950s and 60s. Some showed outstanding workmanship, others, not so much. I do believe that being chambered for the 240 Gibbs will hurt the value of the 1917. Not that there is anything really wrong with the caliber, but it is strictly a handloader's cartridge. There is no factory brass available, so cases will have to be made from the parent 30-06 brass. We may be able to give you a better idea of the value of these two rifles once you get the pics posted. Try to get some good closeups of any markings.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="T.R., post: 723739, member: 3788"] That is my understanding as well. The only other possibility might be Smith-Corona Typewriter Co. They made 1903-A3s during WWII but no plain old 03s that I am aware of. As to the possible value of these two rifles, well, there were thousands upon thousands of 1903s 1903-A3s and 1917s sporterized during the 1950s and 60s. Some showed outstanding workmanship, others, not so much. I do believe that being chambered for the 240 Gibbs will hurt the value of the 1917. Not that there is anything really wrong with the caliber, but it is strictly a handloader's cartridge. There is no factory brass available, so cases will have to be made from the parent 30-06 brass. We may be able to give you a better idea of the value of these two rifles once you get the pics posted. Try to get some good closeups of any markings. [/QUOTE]
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