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				Last sporterized military rifle
			 
			
			
			I just returned from the local gunsmith.  He is a swell guy, good friend and a master craftsman.  A few months ago I bought a sporterized Springfield 1903A1 with a ruined bore and a drop-dead gorgeous stock.  Midway had '98 Mauser barrels on sale in .280 Remington and I took everything down to friend Lester.  He had never fitted a '98 Mauser barrel to a Springfield, but assured me it could be done. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
			The barrel was fitted with mimimum headspace, the action was blued and everything looks great. I plan to shoot it this weekend. All the best... Gil Last edited by Gil Martin; 03-25-2005 at 07:28 PM.  | 
		
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