An affordable 1903-A3

[Gil Martin]

One of the fellows that shoots our high power rifle matches has gotten very interested in acquiring military surplus arms. He bought an M1 Garand and then had to spend a lot at the local gunsmith shop for a new barrel, stock and other parts. He wanted a WWII-era Mauser rifle and found a lovely Yugo 24/47 at a decent price. He now shoots an AR-15 at the matches and his scores have climbed dramatically. For some reason he wants a 1903-A3 and has been suffering sticker shock. The CMP is sold out and local gun shops want around $600.00 or more for an excellent WWII 1903-A3 Springfield.

I told him about a Remington 1903-A3 that sits in a Fajen sporter stock on a used gun rack in a local gun shop. The metal has not been cut so it can be remilitarized. Mostly it just needs a new stock and some hardware. He took the rifle and will have a surplus arm for about half the cost of an original 1903-A3 Springfield. That seems about the best way to get an affordable 1903-A3. All the best...
Gil