1903 Springfield
 

I was in a gun shop today and saw a nice 1903 high number Springfield. The exterior was NRA excellent and the hang tag was $850.00. Unforunately the bore was black probably due to the use of corrosive ammo and inadequate cleaning. The rifle is still sitting in the used gun rack. What a shame. All the best...
Gil

Gil,

How many spare 1903 barrels do you have? Haggle and resurrect that 1903.

Adam

1903 Springfield
 

Here is an update. The first hang tag price was $1,400.00 and the rifle sat on the used gun rack. The hang tag was changed to $850.00 and still no takers. I haggled with the gun shop and the price went down to $699.00. I pick it up this weekend. All the best...
Gil

Nice find Gil :)

I know you knwo what your doing, but you might try some navel jelly on that bore, see if it's just dirty, or ruined.

Gil,

I agree with gumpokc; clean the bore and see if it is in fact ruined. I bought a mint, matching No4 Mk1 for $15.00 when I was in college. The seller advised me to use valve grinding compound to clean out the dark bore.

I took the rifle home and scrubbed it out with hot, soapy water in a coffee can and used a new brush on the bore. It came out with a mirror-like shine after the crud was removed. I hope for the best.

Adam

1903 Rock Island High Number
 

I passed on the 1903 Springfield at one shop mentioned above. While visiting another gun shop today, I saw a mint high number Rock Island that was arsenal reconditioned in WWII for $500.00. The barrel date is 8-44. It came home with me. All the best...
Gil

oooo nice.....did I mention I am available for adoption???? :P