WWII Remington 1903A3 03-A3 .30-06 Bolt Action Chrome Parade Rifle With BayonetOur Assessment: When the US Army was looking for a rifle design to replace the 1898 Krag rifle, they looked directly at the Spanish Model 1893 Mauser. This was due to the fact that the performance of the Model 1893 Mauser was far superior than that of the 1898 Krag during the Spanish-American War. The Model 1903 is basically a redesigned Mauser clone. A U.S. Patent Court eventually found that the U.S. Army had violated Mauser's patents and required the U.S. Army to pay the German Mauser manufacturers patent royalties. Payments were stopped once WWI started. The 1903 has a strong reliable action that served the Army for over thirty years in two world wars. The 1903A3 is an improved version of the 1903 rifle that was introduced in 1942. The most significant change was the switch to a receiver bridge-mounted rear aperture sight.This Remington Model 1903A3 was made in 1943, this parade rifle has been refinished and is now chrome. This 03-A3 is in Nice shape and still looks impressive for a 80+ year old military bolt action rifle. This 03-A3 has clear Remington markings on both the receiver and the 1943 dated barrel. This 1903 has strong mechanics, an eye catching chrome finish and comes with a bayonet and Danish marked scabbard. This unique Remington 1903A3 will make a fine addition to your military or historical collection. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Remington
Model: 1903A3, Parade Rifle
Serial Number: 4010520
Year of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle, Fixed Internal Magazine
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned blade set atop a raised base. The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture sight that is dovetailed to the top of the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a straight grip, nose cap with bayonet lug, stacking loop, barrel band, 2 sling loops and a smooth metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The buttplate shows moderate wear and oxidation. The stock shows several scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. The belly of the stock shows deep marks that have removed surface wood. The top of the grip shows a repaired crack. The LOP measures 12.75" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in about Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Chrome
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. The 2 grooved bore has sharp rifling. The muzzle and grooves are light gray. The bore shows erosion at the muzzle and in the grooves. The bore has an M.E. of 0.5. In this writer's opinion and for the age, the bore rates a 8.5 out of 10.Many military and C&R eligible weapons have bores that will show erosion. This not only due to age but to the fact that corrosive primers were commonly used in ammunition worldwide. For example, the U.S. used corrosive ammunition throughout WWII. The U.S. military did not begin to phase out corrosive-primed ammunition until the 1950's.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. Some areas of surface erosion are bleeding through the new finish causing discoloration from oxidation. Small spots of the finish have flaked off revealing areas of oxidation. The metal shows scrapes and scratches. The screw heads are sharp, some show light tool marks. Most markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good to Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: It comes with a chromed USGI M1 bayonet and a Danish marked scabbard.
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA DEALER Transferable: YES
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