Weren't the serial numbers marked parallel to the bore axis on the receivers? I thought that was done so the serial number was readable with the scope base installed. It's been awhile since I read through Brophy's book.
You are correct sir!
I have an 1903A3 that I inherited from my Uncle and I have never done anything with it. It may be reman'd but looks fine. I have never shot it. It is still in cosmoline. The action has the opening for the perdersen device too. I may just leave it alone and play with my other toys
I believe you have an 1903 not 1903A3 but that is still very cool. You definitely want to preserve that.
Yes, cause he did mention the pederson device, and 03A3's didn't have that. He could have an A1 possibly, but I would need the serial number or a picture to be sure.
How would I tell if it was a "True" '03A4 ? Since the only difference is lack of sights, and a scope, I really would not care if it was a "Repro" but wish there was a way to know more about the gun's history. I do know the scope base, and I'm pretty sure the scope, are accurate to a 1903A4.
Mitch, ldp4570 posted the serial # ranges of the 03A3 that were made into 03A4 sniper rifles. Also, the serial numbers were marked on the receiver parallel to the bores axis so that the serial # isn't obscured by the scope base.
It looks like you have a pretty decent looking sported from the pictures you posted. There are still parts available if you want to convert it back into military configuration. Numrich and Northridge had NOS C-stocks awhile back. Sarco has the other small parts you might need.
It looks like you have a pretty decent looking sported from the pictures you posted. There are still parts available if you want to convert it back into military configuration. Numrich and Northridge had NOS C-stocks awhile back. Sarco has the other small parts you might need.
Yup. This is a very easy way to tell. If the scope blocks would cover up the serial number, it's not an 03A4.
Well, and ALL real '03A4's had remington recievers. Fine by me, I'll just have a very cool reproduction WW2 sniper rifle! Deer BEWARE!!
arent the 03's with the pedersen device cut called a Mk1?? like 03 Mk1
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