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Teejay9 · 06-03-2009, 06:28 PM

The A1 is our copy of a Mauser, used heavily in WWI. The A3 is not as well machined and has the rear sight by the bolt handle. There were two models of the A3. One had 4 grooves in the barrel, while later ones had only 2 grooves. Most sniper rifles employed in WWII were 1903-A3s. TJ

06-03-2009, 06:28 PM	#4
Teejay9 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southwest Corner of the US, "Where no stinking fence will stop us!!" Posts: 1,257	Re: US Remington Model 1903 The A1 is our copy of a Mauser, used heavily in WWI. The A3 is not as well machined and has the rear sight by the bolt handle. There were two models of the A3. One had 4 grooves in the barrel, while later ones had only 2 grooves. Most sniper rifles employed in WWII were 1903-A3s. TJ