Springfield 03A3

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Those are not “original” per se. But for those late to the game and too impatient to wait for an “original” 03A3 to come along, a viable alternative perhaps.
 

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Those are not “original” per se. But for those late to the game and too impatient to wait for an “original” 03A3 to come along, a viable alternative perhaps.
Wonder if these are being "manufactured / assembled" from drill rifle receivers.
I would be reluctant to buy one when we still see originals at most of the local shows for about the same price.

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I'm priced out of the market for an 03A3 but have a question.
Can you look at one and see if it was a drill rifle?
I'd hesitate to buy one that had welding on the receiver to make a drill rifle and then been un-welded by God knows who.
 

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I'm priced out of the market for an 03A3 but have a question.
Can you look at one and see if it was a drill rifle?
I'd hesitate to buy one that had welding on the receiver to make a drill rifle and then been un-welded by God knows who.

Drill rifle receivers have welds in the cut-off area and on the bottom side of the receiver ring. There is typically still evidence that the welds were removed after refinishing.
 
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