February 15, 2013, 08:11 PM | #1 |
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1903 or 1903A3
I have a Remington 1903, made in Dec 1942, and would like to get a scope/scope mount for it from this site.
http://www.gunaccessories.com/Milita...ield/index.asp Not only for picking out attachments, but for my personal knowledge. I would like to know exactly what I have. Any help would be most appreciated. Pics below. |
February 15, 2013, 08:16 PM | #2 |
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February 15, 2013, 08:25 PM | #3 |
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It's an 03.
The 03-A3 has a peep sight on the rear bridge and none on the barrel. |
February 15, 2013, 08:27 PM | #4 |
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You have an $800 rifle in unaltered condition.
Once you drill and tap the receiver, you will have a $300 rifle. Seriously. Sell it to a collector and use the money to buy a high end Remington 700 and scope. The 700 will be much more accurate than the 1903 and the collector will be happy too. |
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so I will have to modify it permanently to mount a scope for the rifle?
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February 15, 2013, 08:41 PM | #7 |
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Thanks, the rifle will stay unchanged then. This rifle is too legendary to screw up and I will be keeping it.
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"No drill" scope mounts aren't worth beans because they are not durable. After you miss your shot at Bambi, you'll cuss & fuss because the mount is loose.
And some "no drill" mounts require you to cut chunks out of the stock, which is almost as bad as drilling the receiver. |
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Bravo Spency! Bravo.
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Yes, good for you! Take $350 and buy a new Ruger American and put your scope on it.
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February 15, 2013, 09:35 PM | #11 |
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was going to get something along the lines of semi-auto rifle next. But, we'll see if my budget will let me. Trying to save for the TAR-21 went it comes out.
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It must depend on the rifle as I have several mil-surps with "no drill" mounts, Brit No4's and Swiss K31's, no problems at all, mounts are rock solid and they get ten times the uses as the average deer rifle. Quote:
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I have two of the SK mounts. They are not going to come loose. They are solid, solid solid. They do have drawbacks in that they are too high and cheek weld is an issue , but it is the price to pay for a non intrusive ( no quite totally on the 1903, the one on the 1917 is totally non intrusive). Frankly they would make good hunting scopes as its not a match shot (maybe not a good snap shot ability but I am not inclined to those anyway) They are less friendly as target shooting but do allow that if your eyes cannot see iron sights and you do not want to wreck a collector gun. If for a 1903 you could buy (find used) a sacrificial 1903 stock in sporter and put it in that for shooting. So, an option, to be considered and not dismissed out of hand as not solid, even if not perfect cheek weld. |
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I'd look for one that's already been sporterized.
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February 16, 2013, 08:32 PM | #16 |
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Nice rifle. The "C" stock makes it a little more special.
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Another question. Does anyone have any insight in the sights on this rifle, usage, adjustment, etc? If you need a better picture of them let me know.
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Good Stuff, Thanks!
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