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Trapper L · July 3, 2007, 05:44 PM

Bob, the Springfield 03 is an early model according to the serial number. It has a nickel steel receiver with double heat treated Class C steel. There should be no issues with the strength of the receiver. If the barrel is military, it will have a stamp on the top end of barrel at the front sight showing the date. I don't show any Type T sporter Rock Islands in that era in my books. It most likely is a custom gun or a conversion which was popular many years ago when the 03s were available to the public for dirt cheap- like $29.00. Regardless, it is a near 100 year old weapon and most of the 03s are still dead accurate even with military pitted barrels. The value will depend on if it is a real Type T original, conversion, or a custom. I would suggest taking it a local gunshop and get their opinion. They are a piece of history that will not be duplicated.

July 3, 2007, 05:44 PM	#3
Trapper L Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 804	Bob, the Springfield 03 is an early model according to the serial number. It has a nickel steel receiver with double heat treated Class C steel. There should be no issues with the strength of the receiver. If the barrel is military, it will have a stamp on the top end of barrel at the front sight showing the date. I don't show any Type T sporter Rock Islands in that era in my books. It most likely is a custom gun or a conversion which was popular many years ago when the 03s were available to the public for dirt cheap- like $29.00. Regardless, it is a near 100 year old weapon and most of the 03s are still dead accurate even with military pitted barrels. The value will depend on if it is a real Type T original, conversion, or a custom. I would suggest taking it a local gunshop and get their opinion. They are a piece of history that will not be duplicated. Last edited by Trapper L; July 3, 2007 at 07:52 PM.