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T. O'Heir · March 10, 2017, 02:17 PM

"...by the time WWII came around, the Springfield 1903A3's had..." The U.S. military entered W.W. II with '03's. No such thing as an '03A3 until 1942. Remington began production of the M1903 in September 1941 starting with S/N 3,000,000. They immediately started redesigning the rifle for faster production. The result of that became the '03A3, officially adopted in 1942. Remington 1903A3 production started in 1942 at number 3,348,086.
The USMC didn't adopt (USN actually)the M1 Rifle until the Fall of 1942 and used the '03 in all early Pacific battles.
The value of any milsurp is entirely dependent on its condition, who made it plus a certain amount of 'where you are'. Prices vary from place to place. In excellent condition they'll start at around $800 and go way up. A lot depends on where the thing gets listed. Retailers like Cabela's think they're worth a lot more than the assorted auction sites.
Any chance you can post pictures?
"...I have 2..." Yep, but not a 'set'. Consecutive S/N's would make 'em a set though.

March 10, 2017, 02:17 PM	#5
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...by the time WWII came around, the Springfield 1903A3's had..." The U.S. military entered W.W. II with '03's. No such thing as an '03A3 until 1942. Remington began production of the M1903 in September 1941 starting with S/N 3,000,000. They immediately started redesigning the rifle for faster production. The result of that became the '03A3, officially adopted in 1942. Remington 1903A3 production started in 1942 at number 3,348,086. The USMC didn't adopt (USN actually)the M1 Rifle until the Fall of 1942 and used the '03 in all early Pacific battles. The value of any milsurp is entirely dependent on its condition, who made it plus a certain amount of 'where you are'. Prices vary from place to place. In excellent condition they'll start at around $800 and go way up. A lot depends on where the thing gets listed. Retailers like Cabela's think they're worth a lot more than the assorted auction sites. Any chance you can post pictures? "...I have 2..." Yep, but not a 'set'. Consecutive S/N's would make 'em a set though. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!