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Springfield Armory Model 1903 Custom 30-06 Sprg
Guns International #: 103670209 Seller's Inventory #: 58814
Category: Custom Rifles - Springfield Rifles - 1903
Seller's Information
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Seller: Gulf Breeze Firearms
Company: Gulf Breeze Firearms
Member Since: 3/7/07
First Name: Duke
State: Florida
Country: United States
Phone: (850) 932-4867
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 417
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, certified funds
Description:
Springfield Armory Model 1903 with serial number 553902 was manufactured in approximately 1913 at Springfield Armory. The serial number falls within the 1913 production range of 531,521–570,560.
Important Serial Number Information.
Serial number 553902 is considered a "low-number" Springfield because it is below Springfield Armory serial number 800,000, where improved heat-treatment procedures were adopted.
What "Custom" Usually Means
When someone describes a Model 1903 as "custom," it often indicates that the rifle was converted from military configuration into a sporting rifle between the 1920s and 1960s.
Common modifications include:
Springfield Armory Model 1903 with serial number 553902 was manufactured in approximately 1913 at Springfield Armory. The serial number falls within the 1913 production range of 531,521–570,560.
Important Serial Number Information
Serial number 553902 is considered a "low-number" Springfield because it is below Springfield Armory serial number 800,000, where improved heat-treatment procedures were adopted. This is an important collector and shooter consideration.
Many low-number rifles have been safely fired for decades, but collectors generally advise caution and often limit use to carefully selected ammunition after a thorough inspection by a qualified gunsmith familiar with M1903 rifles.
What "Custom" Usually Means
When someone describes a Model 1903 as "custom," it often indicates that the rifle was converted from military configuration into a sporting rifle between the 1920s and 1960s.
Common modifications include:
- Commercial walnut stock
- Shortened fore-end
- Removed military handguard
- Receiver-mounted scope
- Bent bolt handle
- Replaced trigger
- Checkered stock
- Reblued metal finish
- ActionBolt Action
- Cartridge.30-06 Springfield
- Magazine - 5-round internal box
- Barrel Length - 22"
- LOP 13 1/4"
- WeightAbout - 8.7 lbs
- Manufacturer - Springfield Armory
- Many of America's finest custom hunting rifles were built on Springfield 1903 actions because of their strength, smooth operation, and excellent Mauser-derived design.
Price: $1,995.00
Rifle Caliber: .30-06 Springfield