Old 1903, value? - The Firearms Forum

PapaDon · 10-15-2010, 12:08 PM

Hello all, I am thinking about putting this Springfield 1903, serial # 155,XXX on the market for sale, what do you think this bad boy would sell for?

wonderwhippet · 10-15-2010, 01:04 PM

Sporterized military rifles like this one usually sell for around $200.

PapaDon · 10-15-2010, 01:08 PM

OK, so to give you fellows a little bit more info this has obviously been altered from it's original state. It has three tapped scope mount hole in the receiver. The bluing is a little spotty and the stock has a few scratches. It is obviously not the original stock and has been sportized a little. The stock is actually a pretty nice one. I have fired this gun quite a few times and it seems to be completely functional. If there are any questions, let me know.

~Papa Don

3/2 STA SS · 10-15-2010, 03:35 PM

Like it is $200-250. People like them in original condition. I have a Remington 03A3 that is sprorterized that my grandfather used in competition. Same applies. and it is a 600 yard rifle. Peolple that went and made them ''flashy'' usually detracts from the value.

Jim K · 10-15-2010, 07:29 PM

Sporterized a little?

Well, the sights have been removed, the stock replaced, the receiver drilled and tapped, the bolt handle turned down, and the whole gun polished and blued. Other than that, it is in absolutely original military condition.

Oh, and it is a low number to boot, meaning its safety is in doubt.

$200, maybe.

Jim

PapaDon · 10-16-2010, 08:45 AM

Thank you Fellows! So I will post it for like 225 and hope for 175-200. Thank you for the input and what a great forum this is. You guys are awesome.

Popgunner · 10-16-2010, 08:56 AM

I'd agree on the values given. No collector value now just a shooter.
Maybe someone can help me remember the number cutoffs for the safer double heat treatments-below 800,000 for those made by Springfield Armory are the single tempered & I can't remember the other manufacturer, Rock Island? Theirs was a lower number. Everything above certain numbers had a safer double tempering.

Jim K · 10-16-2010, 11:25 AM

285506

Jim

10-15-2010, 12:08 PM	#1
PapaDon Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3	Old 1903, value? Hello all, I am thinking about putting this Springfield 1903, serial # 155,XXX on the market for sale, what do you think this bad boy would sell for? -->

10-15-2010, 01:04 PM	#2
wonderwhippet Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,586	Re: Old 1903, value? Sporterized military rifles like this one usually sell for around $200.

10-15-2010, 01:08 PM	#3
PapaDon Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3	Re: Old 1903, value? OK, so to give you fellows a little bit more info this has obviously been altered from it's original state. It has three tapped scope mount hole in the receiver. The bluing is a little spotty and the stock has a few scratches. It is obviously not the original stock and has been sportized a little. The stock is actually a pretty nice one. I have fired this gun quite a few times and it seems to be completely functional. If there are any questions, let me know. ~Papa Don

10-15-2010, 03:35 PM	#4
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,437	Re: Old 1903, value? Like it is $200-250. People like them in original condition. I have a Remington 03A3 that is sprorterized that my grandfather used in competition. Same applies. and it is a 600 yard rifle. Peolple that went and made them ''flashy'' usually detracts from the value. Last edited by 3/2 STA SS; 10-15-2010 at 03:38 PM..

10-15-2010, 07:29 PM	#5
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Old 1903, value? Sporterized a little? Well, the sights have been removed, the stock replaced, the receiver drilled and tapped, the bolt handle turned down, and the whole gun polished and blued. Other than that, it is in absolutely original military condition. Oh, and it is a low number to boot, meaning its safety is in doubt. $200, maybe. Jim

10-16-2010, 08:45 AM	#6
PapaDon Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3	Re: Old 1903, value? Thank you Fellows! So I will post it for like 225 and hope for 175-200. Thank you for the input and what a great forum this is. You guys are awesome.

10-16-2010, 08:56 AM	#7
Popgunner Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Contributor Posts: 1,764	Re: Old 1903, value? I'd agree on the values given. No collector value now just a shooter. Maybe someone can help me remember the number cutoffs for the safer double heat treatments-below 800,000 for those made by Springfield Armory are the single tempered & I can't remember the other manufacturer, Rock Island? Theirs was a lower number. Everything above certain numbers had a safer double tempering.

10-16-2010, 11:25 AM	#8
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Old 1903, value? 285506 Jim