Synopsis:

A very nice Remington 03-A4 sniper rifle with the early model Weaver scope as refurbished.

Description:

WWII U.S. Army contract Remington Model 1903A4 sniper rifle manufactured in the early part of the first block of US Army contract serial numbers. The front of barrel is marked "RA/ordnance bomb/6-43", and the receiver is marked "U.S./REMINGTON/MODEL 03-A3" correctly offset on the left side, over serial number "3424024". The rifle has the correct 1903A4 sniper rifle bolt with the "R" mark under the bolt handle. The rifle has a Redfield marked scope base installed on the receiver fitted with a blued, U.S. military contract M37B1 sniper scope. The scope has an blued metal finish with a fine cross-hair reticle and is fitted in a set of the military 7/8 inch split scope rings. It is stamped "SERIAL NUMBER" and electropenciled "25459/TELESCOPE M37B1". It has all the correct stamped components, such as the barrel bands, trigger guard, sling swivels and buttplate. It has a late WWII style, scant-grip "C" stock and handguard. The stock is stamped on the left side with several factory/Depot cartouches that include the original Remington "FJA" "RA", and a boxed "RIA/FB". Right side is marked with a boxed "CSAA". The lower stock is stamped with numerous Remington sub-inspector proofs, along with a circled "P" proof over the pistol grip with a boxed "P" under the grip. Complete with a WWII type, unmarked, OD green khakisling.

Condition:

VG-EXC as arsenal refinished with all major and minor components to include the scope base reparkerized. Color case hardened base screws faded. Scope and rings with near exc original finish. Bright clear optics. Stock has been lightly refinished. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Correct manual mechanics. A very nice and correct Remington 03-A4 sniper rifle with the early model Weaver scope as refurbished.