Old 1903 please help - The Firearms Forum

bstuver · 12-24-2009, 05:11 PM

I have recieved my Great grandfathers old 1903 and wondering what it is worth. I have not got the time to use it so i feel i should sell it since guns were made to be used not locked up and just looked at.
here are a few pics of it. the sn is 970282

bstuver · 12-24-2009, 05:26 PM

Alpo · 12-24-2009, 06:55 PM

Well, it was made in 1918, by the serial number. Date on the barrel is 1930, so it has been arsenal rebuilt (normal for those guns, what with corrosive primers). Doesn't look to be the original stock, either. FJA (Lt. Col. Frank J. Atwood) seems to be a WW2 inspector, from what I can find. Apparently the stock was also replaced, at a rebuild. And, of course, it has been whittled on greatly. That rack number makes me wonder if it was an issue-gun for a high school ROTC. Is that rear screw missing, or have you just removed it for some reason?

bstuver · 12-24-2009, 08:05 PM

both front and rear trigger guard screws are missing unfortunately. This used to be my great grandfathers who was a fervent rock hound.

Alpo · 12-24-2009, 08:56 PM

http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=11901

#s 29 and 30. You're looking at about 6 bucks, plus shipping, to replace 'em.

CHW2021 · 12-26-2009, 09:08 AM

Value on this rifle has been diminished by having a cut down stock. Many were re-built after WW1 and put back in inventory. The value is as a shooting rifle, not as a collectors item, for a dollar amount I suppose somewhere in the 300-400 dollar range. Send a pm if interested in selling.

bstuver · 12-27-2009, 09:30 PM

I would like to get about $300 for this. I did find out that the bolt is a ww2 bolt made by across steel. I do have pics available if you need them.
Just pm me. Thanks, Bill

12-24-2009, 05:11 PM	#1
bstuver Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4	Old 1903 please help I have recieved my Great grandfathers old 1903 and wondering what it is worth. I have not got the time to use it so i feel i should sell it since guns were made to be used not locked up and just looked at. here are a few pics of it. the sn is 970282 --> Last edited by bstuver; 12-24-2009 at 05:22 PM..

12-24-2009, 05:26 PM	#2
bstuver Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4	Re: Old 1903 please help

12-24-2009, 06:55 PM	#3
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,650	Re: Old 1903 please help Well, it was made in 1918, by the serial number. Date on the barrel is 1930, so it has been arsenal rebuilt (normal for those guns, what with corrosive primers). Doesn't look to be the original stock, either. FJA (Lt. Col. Frank J. Atwood) seems to be a WW2 inspector, from what I can find. Apparently the stock was also replaced, at a rebuild. And, of course, it has been whittled on greatly. That rack number makes me wonder if it was an issue-gun for a high school ROTC. Is that rear screw missing, or have you just removed it for some reason? __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

12-24-2009, 08:05 PM	#4
bstuver Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4	Re: Old 1903 please help both front and rear trigger guard screws are missing unfortunately. This used to be my great grandfathers who was a fervent rock hound.

12-24-2009, 08:56 PM	#5
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,650	Re: Old 1903 please help http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=11901 #s 29 and 30. You're looking at about 6 bucks, plus shipping, to replace 'em. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies. Last edited by Alpo; 12-24-2009 at 08:58 PM..

12-26-2009, 09:08 AM	#6
CHW2021 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 467	Re: Old 1903 please help Value on this rifle has been diminished by having a cut down stock. Many were re-built after WW1 and put back in inventory. The value is as a shooting rifle, not as a collectors item, for a dollar amount I suppose somewhere in the 300-400 dollar range. Send a pm if interested in selling.

12-27-2009, 09:30 PM	#7
bstuver Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4	Re: Old 1903 please help I would like to get about $300 for this. I did find out that the bolt is a ww2 bolt made by across steel. I do have pics available if you need them. Just pm me. Thanks, Bill