M1903 / M1917 Gunsmith?

[kwinok]

Does anyone have any recomendatations for a good M1903 / M1917 Military Surplus (CMP) Bolt Action gunsmith in the central part of Oklahoma? I hope to get one or the other in the current CMP mail in order ("Lottery"...lol) offerings! If I do get one I will need someone to go over it and make sure it is safe to fire!
Thanks

 

[MoBoost]

Any gunsmith can get it checked - headspace, etc.
IMHO if numbers match - just shoot it.

 

[Perplexed]

Most of those 1093's being sold by the CMP nowadays are veterans organization returns, so they're probably going to be a dicey proposition. If I were looking for a 1903, I'd keep an eye on the classifieds in the CMP forum and elsewhere for a nice, high-numbered 03A3 that'd probably be a lot safer to shoot.

 

[mr ed]

the ones currently listed on their website are junk.
put another $100 or $200 with that price and you can find a nice one local.
watch OSA classifieds there have been some nice ones recently.
centerfire systems has some rebuilt with new stocks and barrels. a little pricey though.
I picked up a near mint 1917 for $500 a few months back from a guy who bought it back in the '60's.
watch for local gun auctions. theres alot of that stuff coming available if your willing to pay market price.
a lot of guys bad-mouth the auctions mainly cause they want a $600 gun for $200.