Remington Model 03-A3
Manufacturer: Remington
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Barrel: 24
Bore Condition: Excellent
This is a no reserve penny auction for a Remington Model 03-A3 bolt action rifle in .30-06 SPRG. Serial number- 3729542. This 03-A3 features an "RA 1-43" firebomb stamp on the barrel indicating a 1943 manufacture date. The receiver dates to 1942. Other features include the circled "P" proof mark behind the trigger guard and an "BA-WL" (Benicia Arsenal rebuild) cartouche on the left side of the stock.
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<br />The 03-A3, formally known as the Springfield M1903, is an American five-round magazine-fed, bolt-action service repeating rifle, and was an upgraded version of the M1903. It replaced the famous M1903 that was the standard-issue infantry rifle during World War One and played a more specialized role during World War Two when the M1 Garand was adopted by the US military. Today, it remains popular as a civilian firearm, historical collector's piece, a competitive shooting rifle, and as a military drill rifle.
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<br />Please refer to the photos as rust is present on the rear sight, and there is a crack present on the top handguard.