1903 Springfield - The Firearms Forum

45Smashemflat · 04-22-2006, 03:19 PM

Found a 1903 Springfield on a rack today. Phenomenal condition - CMP Collector Grade per the dealer. The thing looked brand new. Asking $1,100. (Wow!) Is that a for real asking price? How would one know if the rifle is the real deal? (Its not a A3, its marked 1903 and it has the mag cut off.) Are they bringing those prices these days?

Xracer · 04-23-2006, 07:34 AM

Here's what the Standard Catalog of Military Firearms says:

Springfield M1903...

1907 to 1921 Production (Ser. # 269000-1225000)

Exc. - $3500
V.G. - $2750

1921-1929 Production (# 1200000-1280000)

Exc. - $3000
V.G. - $2250

WWII Remington (#3000 - 3365000)

Exc. - $400
V.G. - $350

45Smashemflat · 04-23-2006, 08:17 AM

I'll try and get a closer look at it. It is not marked Remington on the front ring - is that where I would find it?

I'm worried that is "real" in terms of serial number, but its a refinish/restoration versus really in that good shape. The thing looks like its been well cared for on a rack since 1903.

Pistolenschutze · 04-23-2006, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 45Smashemflat

Are they bringing those prices these days?

Unfortunately they are, 45. I would dearly love to have one, but I just can't see that much money for a military rifle. I could damn near buy a custom Mauser or Ruger African for that.

polishshooter · 04-23-2006, 11:02 AM

Back in the early 80s I "passed" on an 03 that somebody who answered my ad " 'Want to buy' Military guns" in a newspaper offered to me for $150...I had been seeing them at recent shows CHEAPER...

That was the SECOND most stupidest thing I ever did in my life since I was 12...the FIRST was selling my DCM Garand with chamber tool, stock cleaning kit, bayonet, original 10 pocket WWII belt, and a bandolier of M2 ball for $475 in 1992....

45Smashemflat · 04-23-2006, 04:11 PM

I guess I'm recalling the "good ol' days" when they had these and Mausers at Roses for something like $50 all stacked in a barrell. "Just go pick out the one you like best." They were doing that with Mosins and SKS's not all that long ago.

04-22-2006, 03:19 PM	#1
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	1903 Springfield Found a 1903 Springfield on a rack today. Phenomenal condition - CMP Collector Grade per the dealer. The thing looked brand new. Asking $1,100. (Wow!) Is that a for real asking price? How would one know if the rifle is the real deal? (Its not a A3, its marked 1903 and it has the mag cut off.) Are they bringing those prices these days? -->

04-23-2006, 07:34 AM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: 1903 Springfield Here's what the Standard Catalog of Military Firearms says: Springfield M1903... 1907 to 1921 Production (Ser. # 269000-1225000) Exc. - $3500 V.G. - $2750 1921-1929 Production (# 1200000-1280000) Exc. - $3000 V.G. - $2250 WWII Remington (#3000 - 3365000) Exc. - $400 V.G. - $350

04-23-2006, 11:02 AM	#5
polishshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 7,860	Re: 1903 Springfield Back in the early 80s I "passed" on an 03 that somebody who answered my ad " 'Want to buy' Military guns" in a newspaper offered to me for $150...I had been seeing them at recent shows CHEAPER... That was the SECOND most stupidest thing I ever did in my life since I was 12...the FIRST was selling my DCM Garand with chamber tool, stock cleaning kit, bayonet, original 10 pocket WWII belt, and a bandolier of M2 ball for $475 in 1992.... __________________ The problems we face today are there because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

04-23-2006, 04:11 PM	#6
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	Re: 1903 Springfield I guess I'm recalling the "good ol' days" when they had these and Mausers at Roses for something like $50 all stacked in a barrell. "Just go pick out the one you like best." They were doing that with Mosins and SKS's not all that long ago.

04-23-2006, 08:17 AM	#3
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	Re: 1903 Springfield I'll try and get a closer look at it. It is not marked Remington on the front ring - is that where I would find it? I'm worried that is "real" in terms of serial number, but its a refinish/restoration versus really in that good shape. The thing looks like its been well cared for on a rack since 1903.