The book of rifles 1948 by the telegraph press, harrisburg, penn. This book is a complete compilation and discussion of. Would like history on a us remington 3006 model 03 a3 sn. We could read remington 1903a3 manual ebook books on our mobile,etc. Entries are listed by initial year of service descending. Remington model 03a3 1903a3 parkerized 24 military. This is a discussion on remington 1903a3 made in 1943 within the steel and wood forums, part of the rifle forum category. Springfield 03a3 by remington bolt action rifles at. Still has cartouches on the stock and a sharp flaming bomb on the barrel. Get the springfield 1903a3 stocks and handguards that you need today with numrich gun parts.
I have been trying to find out what model and when this gun had been made. A decent book to browse through is joe poyers the model 1903 springfield rifle and its variations, 4th revised edition which provides great detail on the rifle, parts, ammo, and accesories. Learn more about the remington model 700 and beyond. Yours would either be a full blown remington 03 or a transitional 03 to a3 the receiver bridge determining. Remington 03a3 rifles m1903 springfield series of rifles. This book is a complete compilation and discussion of all variations of this famous rifle. He was shipped serial number 10045, and this was just one of at least two model 8s used in the ambush of clyde barrow and bonnie parker. So, i now want a rifle to represent this time period. Explore free books, like the victory garden, and more browse now. Remington arms company, llc is an american manufacturer of firearms and ammunition.
What is the approximate value of a remington 03a3 answers. Dec 03, 2012 but remington did it, and they did it with a gun that defines simplicity, reliability, and dependability. Buy online, view images and see past prices for 1942 remington model 03a3 3006 rifle. Remington is americas oldest gun maker and is claimed to be americas oldest factory that still makes its original product. I cleaned it up a little last night, along with my mossberg 500c. I am tring to find books in the library but they are not very helpful. I told him i would research its history and its value, then we would work on an. In my research i came across two things that i have questoins on. I was told it spent its life at willow grove, pa air base and was basically stored away until it was sold off after the war. Us remington 1903 model 03a3 1943 wwii world war 2 30. Overall in decent condition, scope and mount are included. Wood stock has monte carlo and pachmayr pa for sale by harkless arms on gunsamerica 916693634. A brief history of remington rifles and the model 4. Really nice shape, mechanically, used to have plastic.
There had been many earlier flintlock rifles produced, but remington far exceeded the shooting ability of many. Estimate worth of a gun, gun is a us remington model 03a3. Remington made use of a two or three letter firearms identification code that can be located on the left side of the barrel, just ahead of the frame. A collectors guide to the 03 springfield canfield, bruce on. To me it looks like it was fired very little, if at all. It was introduced during world war ii and saw use in korea and even in the early days of the vietnam war. Remington rifles military for sale guns international. Im trying to trace back the history of my remington 1903 3006 sniper rifle, and im having no luck. The books are the model 1903 springfield rifle and its variations by joe poyer. Remington 700, 870 or 1100 serialbarrel number lookup will work with remington 700, 870 or any other remington shotgun or rifle. This vintage remington 03a3 has a bright shiny bore and appears to be in good working condition, however with all vintage firearms you should have this inspected by a gunsmith before use.
So for sale by shore sportsman on gunsamerica 999215144. They were used in production on some 03a3s and are simply part of the breeds history. Get the best deals on 1903 springfield remington in rifle parts and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. The crossed cannons stamp was not used by springfield, but is often seen on remington rifles. Here i have a remington 1903a3 springfield manufactured in october 1943.
I am selling this for a friend so please allow time for contacting friend. I love the 06 round, and have shot the 03a3 on occasion. Originally posted by paul jenkins gentlemen, i shot the 03a3 today. Remington 03a3 rifles page 2 m1903 springfield series of.
I would like it to cover the history, variations and identification of proof marks, cartouches, etc. Just wondering if i could get some help on the cartouche. Got to talking to a dealer, and told him i was into us stuff. A good book is the model 1903 springfield rifle, by joe poyer.
Remington opens a new firearms plant near mayfield, kentucky to supplement the ilion plant. Us remington model 03a3 1944 us reminjgton model 03a3 rifle, barrel dated feb 1944. Model 1903 03a3 remington rifle, 1903a3 03a3 barrel springfield remington 443 nos. What is the value of a remington model 0343 serial number 3434541 in mint condition. A local gun shop has an 943 dated remington 1903a3 in excellent original condition. Remington 03a3 rifles page 2 m1903 springfield series. Remington quickly fell behind because 03 s are a bitching to make. Remington model 03 a3 over the serial number highlighted in white and the barrel is marked raflaming bomb943 highlighted in white. The remington model 700 is one of the most celebrated rifles of alltime, but its only one firearm in the storied history of an influential gun manufacturer. Most remingtonmade m1903a3 stocks will show the ordnance. They requested and were granted the ability to use cheaper methods which begat the 03a3. I have a remington model 1903 and in all the serial list that i have found the serial of my rifle it should be a 03a3.
Smith corona 03a3 value the firearms forum the buying. Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. Learn all about remingtons firearms from past to present in the standard catalog of remington firearms. The new mayfield site is the first new remington firearms plant built since 1828. Sell your remington model 14 for free today on gunsamerica. New listing wwii 1903 03a3 cocking piece bolt collar remington springfield. Im interested in buying a book about 1903s and 03a3 s.
Items in this collection were brought back by cirillo following the war. Sn calculations reflect the reality gaps as well as duplicates within the serial numbering process. Besides, they shoot every bit as accurately as the. The model 1903 springfield rifle and its variations, is the fifteenth book in the north cape publication s for collectors only series for beginning and advanced firearm s collectors and the twentythird book on their list. Hi all, a friend of mine recently came into a nice 1903a3 and id like. By definition, a sn gap is either a dropped or unaccounted for sn lost. I once read that these guns were made to be a cheap alternative to the winchester model 52 but i cant remember where i read that. Estimating the worth of a civilianmodified m1903 without pictures is very difficult. The first model produced under his name was a flintlock rifle. Anything and everything related to firearm maintenance, modification, safety and troubleshooting can be posted here. It is a development of the remington 721 and 722 series of rifles, which were introduced in 1948. Based in part on documents obtained by clark campbell from the ilion, ny remington plant manager files, circa 1955 1. A lot of the sale value depends on the local market. Our endeavor here is to preserve the history of the remington model 8, 81, and fabrique nationale model 1900 autoloading rifles.
This is an excellent example of a wwii production rifle as manufactured by the remington arms company. Up for no reserve bid is a vintage remington model 03a3, 3006 bolt action wwii rifle. Model 1903a4 sniper rifle was based on the 03a3 as developed by remington to save production costs in 03 rifle manufacture. Since this is a remington, does it have to have the blue colored. All the remington 1903a3s i can find have serials well after that time period. It was officially adopted as a united states military boltaction rifle on june 19, 1903, and saw service in world war i. This says the army had remington making the first batch of 4500 in november 1941 delivered december 41 this was a slightly modified 1903 and not the 03a3 called the u.
Remington model 1903 1903 a3 front sight original finish with normal amount of wear both sights are markedr on side of both sights h 91 original nice look at pictures what you see is what you will receive. The remington society of america an organization dedicated to the collection and study of remington firearms, ammunition and history. Wayne van zwoll celebrates 50 years of the remington 700. Please inspect all the pictures for details and condition. Some 850,000 remington model 11 shotguns were produced before production ended in 1947. Question about marines and remington 1903s archive. Page 1 of 4 remington 03a3 rifles posted in m1903 springfield series of rifles ref. Sep 16, 2012 i have a us remington model 03a3 3006 for sale. Factory record book serials remington society of america. Wood in excellant condition with all proof marks in tact,all metal is perfect with parkerizing as new. This is a discussion on cartouche markings on the stock 1903a3 within the steel and wood forums, part of the rifle forum category. The rifle is flawless, the barrel is not beat up and unlike a lot of sport versions, the original ghost ring sights left on the gun with no drilling or taping for a scope. Admittedly, it was not the best sniper rifle of world war ii, but it was what we had, and it was available in large numbers.
You might also consider picking up one of the books. Front sight hood, parkerized, wwii, s on left hand side, made by sedgley. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. It has some minor wear on the bluing in the magazine area, so it has been fired, but is very clean. It was founded in 1816 by eliphalet remington in ilion, new york, as e. It will show you date of manufacture of your firearm. For more than 200 years, remington firearms have been forged from the untamed spirit that will always define the american spirit revolutionizing an industry. Anyone have an opinion on the best book for what i am looking for. I found an auction for one that was advertised as original i. Download your free storm tactical printable target pack 62 printable moa targets with dot drills rifle range in yards this impressive target pack from our friends at storm tactical contains 62 printable targets for rifle and handgun range use. The model 673 was a boltaction rifle introduced by remington arms in 2003 and discontinued in 2004. Several hundred 1882 lee navy models m1882 remingtonlee were also. They were made by springfield in early 1942, and will be marked with a small s in the cutoff seat.
The milled parts on the remington m1903 were gradually replaced with stamped parts until, at about serial number 3,330,000, the army and remington recognized that a new model name was appropriate. It is an updated version of the remington model 600 and model 660. Remington model 03a3 gun and game the friendliest gun. I will give you a brief history not intended to replace any of the fine. The remington wasnt as dirty because i only put 20 rounds through. The model 1903 springfield rifle and its variations, 4th. The m24 and m40 military sniper rifles, used by the us army and usmc, respectively, are both based on the model 700 design. Springfield 03a3 1903 sporter 3006 24 engraved barrel. This rifle has been bored and tapped for a scope mount. The 1903a4 was the first massproduced sniper rifle fielded by the united states military.
Us remington 3006 model 03a3 sporterized northwest. My garand is just like i want it thanks to everyone here who answered my stupid questions. Anyone else know the history behind these wonderful little rifles. Dec 03, 2011 i have a us remington 3006 model 03a3 for sale. Since 1950, numrich has been providing hard to find parts like these 1903a3 rifle stocks and handguards to collectors and shooting enthusiasts alike.
Remington was established just after the war of 1812 by eliphalet remington ii. What is the value of a remington model 03 a3 answers. Seems the prices for the 03s and 03a3 s just keep escalating. After some research on the gun im looking at taking the new stock off and bringing it back. World war ii remington model 03a3 bolt action rifle. Remington 870, 700, 1100 serialbarrel number lookup. The first letter of the code identifes the month, the other letters identify the year. I was not expecting much but went anyway on the cold day. Second opinion estimate worth of a gun, gun is a us. Would like history on a us remington 3006 model 03 a3 sn39298. The stock is cracked but there has been a request with cp to replace the stock.
Other features of the m1903, such as highgrade walnut stocks with finger grooves, were replaced with less expensive but serviceable substitutes. Us remington model 03a3 1944 mar 18, 2015 centurion. Us remington model 03a3 with scope northwest firearms. A few pictures of my remington model 11 in 16 gauge. A detailed and beautifully illustrated book that tells the full story of remington firearms model by model with more than 200 clear photographs. Find remington model 33 parts, accessories and schematics with numrich gun parts. The rifle is an original 1943 remington model 1903a3 that was spared a trip to the. I was just excited to find out this gun has actual history, instead of going and shooting some offtheshelf walmart hunting piece.
There are a total of 28 remington company product list entries in the military factory. Now, gun digest, in collaboration with noted shotgun author and expert nick hahn, brings you a celebration of that one fantastic gun in gun digest book of the remington 870. It is very easy to use, it uses information from the remington company. M1903 springfield rifle stock identification guide. I recently got the itch to buy a 1903a3 to take shooting, as the only one that i presently own is thought to be an exdcm gun in 99% shape that i will never shoot.
Remington introduces the model 597 rimfire rifle family and manufactures the gun at the new mayfield facility. Last one i had was the 03 mark i with the pedersen slot in the left receiver. Anyone know the scoop on this springfield that is marked natl ord. Though not as well known as the springfield and rock island 03s, the more than 1 million m1903based rifles made by remington arms co. Us remington model 03a3 3,784,170 made in june 1945. Who, or what, are these rifles marked national ordnance. As opposed to a ww2 remington or replacement stamped 1903a3 buttplate, which. Numrich has provided parts to the shooting community and collectors since 1950 and has the springfield 1903a3 parts that you need. The company hails the weapon as the ultimate guides rifle, with features ranging from its laminated stock, ventilated rib and iron sights. These gaps in the sn sequence have resulted in more sns assigned than rifles. This thorough guide follows the 03 through its unparalleled tenure of service covering all of the interesting variations. A few scratches here and there but in overall good shape.
Rem 03a3 gun and game the friendliest gun discussion forum. I just recently purchased a remington 1100 shotgun that has a serial number on the receiver that is l79xxxxv. Buyer is responsible for knowing the laws of their state and for the proper care, use and storage of the item. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. I have recently read a few books about the 1st mardiv and edsons raiders and guadalcanal. The following is a list of questions we have received and answered recently. It remains popular as a civilian firearm, historical collectors piece. Answered by a verified firearms expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The remington model 700 is a series of boltaction centerfire rifles manufactured by remington arms since 1962. Jan 17, 2015 the stock is some of the nicest wood i have ever seen on any rifle and last year i redid it with five coats of truoil. Actual assembled rifles in the remington warehouse inventory awaiting ordnance inspection as shown on the planning supervisors accounting summary dated march 9, 1943. The best source for the 03a3 that i have found to date is the third edition of clark campbells book, the 03 springfield era, or something like that.
Search and read downloadable remington model 03a3 user manuals for free, we have collection of user guide or. This is a discussion on the 1903a3 remington within the steel and wood forums, part of the rifle forum category. Clark was a remington employee in the post ww ii time frame, and for his third edition, he finally got access to all of the wartime documentation that was still in the remington archives. No sales of firearms or prohibited items to california or where prohibited 3.
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