July 2, 2015, 04:56 PM | #1 |
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1903 Springfield
I picked up this '03 MK1 a couple of days ago. I had one pretty much like this many years ago, but in a fit of stupidity, I sold it. I am happy to have another back in the collection.
MK1 stock with correct spindle and cut off and correct WJS cartouche. MK1 trigger. 1-19 dated barrel. |
July 2, 2015, 04:58 PM | #2 |
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Mine has the standard cutoff and sear.
You have a good catch with proper Pedersen Device parts. |
July 2, 2015, 05:03 PM | #3 |
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Now all you need is the accessory, a magazine and some .30 pistol ammo.
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July 2, 2015, 08:41 PM | #4 |
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Beautiful rifle. You are very fortunate!
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July 2, 2015, 09:13 PM | #5 |
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The WWI Springfield is my favorite of the 03's. You got a great looking rifle there.
Last time I took mine out, every former Jarhead at the range wanted to try it. I think I fired about six rounds out of the forty I had with me. Heard a lot of WWII and Korea tales that day. |
July 2, 2015, 09:20 PM | #6 |
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I just love '03's and I have a few.
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July 5, 2015, 12:46 PM | #7 |
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I have one in my collection, made in 1917, it is listed in the SRS books as being assigned to a Infantry outfit in Colorado in 1938.
Here is it with it's Father and Grand Father
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Nice set you have there. I have been trying to build a collection that goes back to the revolution and have managed to get back as far as the Civil War, but the prices of un-messed with pre 1860 rifles is rather steep.
Well that and the fact that I keep getting sidetracked by other guns that spark my interest. Here is what I have managed to put together so far. The only one I don't shoot is the '61 Springfield. |
July 5, 2015, 05:23 PM | #9 |
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Beautiful rifles gentlemen!
Tell me about the AR? SP1? TK |
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I do have others: top to bottom, Colt AR15 (SP1), M16E1 (clone), M16A1 (clone), Colt AR15A2 |
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Nice assortment! I have a friend with a 1968 Colt SP1 that he let me clean and test for him. It had not been cleaned or fired since the 70s. It was also missing the mag. I found him a correct mag and took it to the range. I did NOT want to return that rifle. I offered to buy it, but sadly it was not for sale.
Thanks for the pictures! TK |
July 5, 2015, 09:31 PM | #12 |
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FWIW, I think highpower should consider repros of the Brown Bess and the Charleville to get back to the Revolutionary War era. I know that "repro" is a naughty word to a real collector, but there are some times when good repros can fill a gap in a collection and allow the owner to at experience the feel of holding and firing guns like those that made history.
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July 5, 2015, 09:38 PM | #13 |
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If it weren't for modern reproductions we'd have no re-enactor Regiments, no Mountain Men, and a lot less interest in shooting by a big segment of the public. Make more of 'em.
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I have nothing against reproductions as long as they are marked properly to differentiate them from the real deal. In fact I am thinking that I will probably have to get a repop Brown Bess as all I have been able to find a long land pattern that hasn't been shortened or converted to percussion (usually both), at a price I am willing to pay.
What I really want is a 1795 Springfield. But the Thompson I got earlier this year pretty much wiped out most of my money. |
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Well now you got to post pictures of the Thompson.
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I guess I can hijack my own thread, so here are a few.
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When I show my MK I , Unfortunately sporterized, I explain how reliable it is due to having two ejection ports !! LOL
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Even ten years ago, the accessory bolt pouch and mag pouches were easy to find on ebay and at gun shows.
Collecting the web gear and a few rounds of M1917 ammo is as far as my budget goes. Sarco used to offer the unique Mk. 1 parts as a kit, and I recall thinking the $75(?) price was too much. Now, I think they still offer one or two of those parts, but I haven't checked prices in a while.
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Beautiful! That's my holly grail item. Thanks for posting!
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July 21, 2015, 09:50 PM | #20 |
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I picked up a 2nd 1903 a couple of weeks ago, it is a 1914 NRA Sales rifle, case hardened finish.
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