Help with vintage 30-06!

ashtonjj100 · 07-31-2008

This was my grandfathers rifle and he was in the military. I would like to know the history behind it , like who made it and how old it actually is.

ashylarry · 07-31-2008

Theres no brand name or anything on the gun at all?

sloughfoot · 07-31-2008

It is a 1903 Springfield that has been "sporterized". The serial number and manufacturer are under the front scope mount stamped into the receiver.

ashtonjj100 · 07-31-2008

here is some more pics, i don't think it is a 1903, if i gave you the info under the scope would it help?

blue2golf · 07-31-2008

There's an Ordinance marking behind the front sight along with a date (1944?). Looks like a heavily modified Springfield to me.

sloughfoot · 07-31-2008

It is a 1903 Springfield with different bolt handle. That is obviously a 1903 bolt, receiver, and barrel on the rifle. No doubt about it. It is a pretty nice job, but it looks like there is rust in the muzzle. Sorry, but there is probably no "story" behind it. Thousands were sporterized in the 1950's, many not so nice as yours.

Its age is easily determined by the serial number on the receiver.

I would keep it, especially if it was my grandfathers. He probably treasured it, but I doubt he carried it in the war.

Bazooka Joe71 · 08-01-2008

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It is a 1903 Springfield that has been "sporterized".

Relay4 · 08-05-2008

The receiver looks like a M1903A3, manufactured by either Remington or Smith Corona.

andy coryell · 08-29-2008

sorry wish i could help

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ashylarry Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brownsburg Posts: 681	Theres no brand name or anything on the gun at all? __________________ Nick

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blue2golf Plinker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Evansville Posts: 73	There's an Ordinance marking behind the front sight along with a date (1944?). Looks like a heavily modified Springfield to me. __________________ Fishbowl of Bud, Ma'am.

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sloughfoot Plinker Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 130	It is a 1903 Springfield with different bolt handle. That is obviously a 1903 bolt, receiver, and barrel on the rifle. No doubt about it. It is a pretty nice job, but it looks like there is rust in the muzzle. Sorry, but there is probably no "story" behind it. Thousands were sporterized in the 1950's, many not so nice as yours. Its age is easily determined by the serial number on the receiver. I would keep it, especially if it was my grandfathers. He probably treasured it, but I doubt he carried it in the war. Last edited by sloughfoot; 07-31-2008 at 20:00.

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Relay4 Plinker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kokomo Posts: 25	The receiver looks like a M1903A3, manufactured by either Remington or Smith Corona.

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