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Remington M1903A3 WW II USMC Presentation Rifle Near Perfect Rare
Remington M1903A3 WW II USMC Presentation Rifle Near Perfect Rare
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Guns International #: 100667760
Category - Military Rifles - US
- Remington Rifles - Bolt Action
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Seller: Rolfe
Member Since: 2/2/16
First Name: Howard
Last Name: Hart
State:
Virginia
Zip: 22940
Country: United States
Phone:
(434) 985-6208
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 9
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: USPS Money Order
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Remington M1903A3 WW II USMC Presentation Rifle Near Perfect Rare
Description:
PRICE REDUCED
This M1903A3 rifle should be of special interest to Collectors of M1903 rifles in general, and in specific to Collectors of US Marine Corps and/or WW II ’03 rifles.
The magazine floor plate of this rifle is inscribed as follows:
“Presented to the U.S. Naval Academy in Remembrance and Honour of the 4th Marine Raider Battalion who gave their all on that bloody canal. (by) Col. R. Sears, USA Ret'd July 4, 1946
No. 3561966”
The inscription clearly is an old and genuine one.
NOTE: The rifle came from the estate of a long-time Springfield shop employee, whom I think it is safe to assume had some role in preparing the rifle. The fact is, however, that the 4th Marine Raider Battalion did NOT serve on Guadalcanal, but was employed later in the fighting for New Britain. The 1st and 2nd Raider Battalions were in Guadalcanal. My guess is that Col. Sears, for whom the rifle was prepared, caught the mistake, and that this rifle was replaced by another which refers to the 1st and 2nd Battalions on Guadalcanal. The Springfield employee then took it home.
As Colt M1911A1 collectors will know, Col. Robert Sears was an Army Inspector of Ordnance in the Hartford Ordnance District from 3 August 1937 to 30 June 1941. His inspectors mark can be found on M1911A1 Pistols manufactured by Colt in the following serial number range: 723000 - 750500. Col. Sears obviously arranged to have the rifle assembled and engraved for presentation to the US Naval Academy in honor of Marines. As noted in the engraving, Sears retired in 1946.
This Remington M1903A3 rifle is in 100 percent correct, as-issued condition. It has not been re-arsenaled: specifics below.
I believe that this rifle was specially assembled, at Col. Sears’ request, at Springfield from Remington M1903A3 parts around July 1946, using a new stock which had never been on a complete rifle and thus has no final inspection cartouche.
BARREL: Parkerized finish is in Excellent condition, with very strong rifling, probably unfired. Muzzle marked: “RA – Ordnance Bomb – 7/44.” FRONT SIGHT: Marked “Ordnance Bomb – US – R.” RECEIVER: Original (i.e., not refinished), has the prized perfect, smooth grey-green Parkerized finish, unblemished. Made 1943. BOLT: dark blue-black, about 96 %. Bolt face and extractor show no signs of wear. STOCK: Wood is a fine reddish color walnut; all wood color matches, and is in Excellent condition. Has a “Circle P” and no cartouche. NO scrapes, dents, etc. Stock metal is blue-black and in great condition. All screws in stock are blue-black and in Excellent condition. (Exception: screw for stacking swivel is slightly “buggered.”) The number “819”, half inch high, is stamped in the butt stock near the butt plate on the right side of the stock. An “S over S” is stamped in the wood in the cut-out for the magazine cut-off. BUTT PLATE: Parkerized, shows no signs of wear, has the standard Remington “grid” pattern, with trap door. TRIGGER GUARD and FLOORPLATE: standard flat Remington, Parkerized – “as new” ….. with the above engraving on the Floor Plate. REAR SIGHT: as-new standard later Remington A3 sight.
Note: a small Remington “R” is stamped on all parts where it should appear.
Remington made almost 1 million M1903 rifles in WW II, of which over 700,000 were the M1903A3 version. ’03A3 rifles in Excellent condition with some special cachet, feature or history are few and far between…... and this one most certainly has such a quality. It has long been a prized item in my own USMC/M1903/WW II collection, but it is time now to pass it on. It is a unique piece in truly outstanding condition.
Shipped by UPS: Buyer pays $25 for shipping. Three day inspection, with Buyer paying return shipping fee. C&R okay, or must ship to your FFL holder. Cashiers check is great and rifle ships immeditely on receipt. Will accept personal check, but buyer must wait 10 business days for check to clear before shipment.
Price: 1,800
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: M1903A3
Serial Number: 3561966
Caliber Info: .30-06
Description:
PRICE REDUCED
This M1903A3 rifle should be of special interest to Collectors of M1903 rifles in general, and in specific to Collectors of US Marine Corps and/or WW II ’03 rifles.
The magazine floor plate of this rifle is inscribed as follows:
“Presented to the U.S. Naval Academy in Remembrance and Honour of the 4th Marine Raider Battalion who gave their all on that bloody canal. (by) Col. R. Sears, USA Ret'd July 4, 1946
No. 3561966”
The inscription clearly is an old and genuine one.
NOTE: The rifle came from the estate of a long-time Springfield shop employee, whom I think it is safe to assume had some role in preparing the rifle. The fact is, however, that the 4th Marine Raider Battalion did NOT serve on Guadalcanal, but was employed later in the fighting for New Britain. The 1st and 2nd Raider Battalions were in Guadalcanal. My guess is that Col. Sears, for whom the rifle was prepared, caught the mistake, and that this rifle was replaced by another which refers to the 1st and 2nd Battalions on Guadalcanal. The Springfield employee then took it home.
As Colt M1911A1 collectors will know, Col. Robert Sears was an Army Inspector of Ordnance in the Hartford Ordnance District from 3 August 1937 to 30 June 1941. His inspectors mark can be found on M1911A1 Pistols manufactured by Colt in the following serial number range: 723000 - 750500. Col. Sears obviously arranged to have the rifle assembled and engraved for presentation to the US Naval Academy in honor of Marines. As noted in the engraving, Sears retired in 1946.
This Remington M1903A3 rifle is in 100 percent correct, as-issued condition. It has not been re-arsenaled: specifics below.
I believe that this rifle was specially assembled, at Col. Sears’ request, at Springfield from Remington M1903A3 parts around July 1946, using a new stock which had never been on a complete rifle and thus has no final inspection cartouche.
BARREL: Parkerized finish is in Excellent condition, with very strong rifling, probably unfired. Muzzle marked: “RA – Ordnance Bomb – 7/44.” FRONT SIGHT: Marked “Ordnance Bomb – US – R.” RECEIVER: Original (i.e., not refinished), has the prized perfect, smooth grey-green Parkerized finish, unblemished. Made 1943. BOLT: dark blue-black, about 96 %. Bolt face and extractor show no signs of wear. STOCK: Wood is a fine reddish color walnut; all wood color matches, and is in Excellent condition. Has a “Circle P” and no cartouche. NO scrapes, dents, etc. Stock metal is blue-black and in great condition. All screws in stock are blue-black and in Excellent condition. (Exception: screw for stacking swivel is slightly “buggered.”) The number “819”, half inch high, is stamped in the butt stock near the butt plate on the right side of the stock. An “S over S” is stamped in the wood in the cut-out for the magazine cut-off. BUTT PLATE: Parkerized, shows no signs of wear, has the standard Remington “grid” pattern, with trap door. TRIGGER GUARD and FLOORPLATE: standard flat Remington, Parkerized – “as new” ….. with the above engraving on the Floor Plate. REAR SIGHT: as-new standard later Remington A3 sight.
Note: a small Remington “R” is stamped on all parts where it should appear.
Remington made almost 1 million M1903 rifles in WW II, of which over 700,000 were the M1903A3 version. ’03A3 rifles in Excellent condition with some special cachet, feature or history are few and far between…... and this one most certainly has such a quality. It has long been a prized item in my own USMC/M1903/WW II collection, but it is time now to pass it on. It is a unique piece in truly outstanding condition.
Shipped by UPS: Buyer pays $25 for shipping. Three day inspection, with Buyer paying return shipping fee. C&R okay, or must ship to your FFL holder. Cashiers check is great and rifle ships immeditely on receipt. Will accept personal check, but buyer must wait 10 business days for check to clear before shipment.
Price: 1,800
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: M1903A3
Serial Number: 3561966
Caliber Info: .30-06
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Guns International #: 100667760
Category - Military Rifles - US
- Remington Rifles - Bolt Action
Seller's Information
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please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Rolfe
Member Since: 2/2/16
First Name: Howard
Last Name: Hart
State:
Virginia
Zip: 22940
Country: United States
Phone:
(434) 985-6208
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 9
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: USPS Money Order
Cashiers Check
Remington M1903A3 WW II USMC Presentation Rifle Near Perfect Rare
Description: PRICE REDUCED This M1903A3 rifle should be of special interest to Collectors of M1903 rifles in general, and in specific to Collectors of US Marine Corps and/or WW II ’03 rifles. The magazine floor plate of this rifle is inscribed as follows: “Presented to the U.S. Naval Academy in Remembrance and Honour of the 4th Marine Raider Battalion who gave their all on that bloody canal. (by) Col. R. Sears, USA Ret'd July 4, 1946 No. 3561966” The inscription clearly is an old and genuine one. NOTE: The rifle came from the estate of a long-time Springfield shop employee, whom I think it is safe to assume had some role in preparing the rifle. The fact is, however, that the 4th Marine Raider Battalion did NOT serve on Guadalcanal, but was employed later in the fighting for New Britain. The 1st and 2nd Raider Battalions were in Guadalcanal. My guess is that Col. Sears, for whom the rifle was prepared, caught the mistake, and that this rifle was replaced by another which refers to the 1st and 2nd Battalions on Guadalcanal. The Springfield employee then took it home. As Colt M1911A1 collectors will know, Col. Robert Sears was an Army Inspector of Ordnance in the Hartford Ordnance District from 3 August 1937 to 30 June 1941. His inspectors mark can be found on M1911A1 Pistols manufactured by Colt in the following serial number range: 723000 - 750500. Col. Sears obviously arranged to have the rifle assembled and engraved for presentation to the US Naval Academy in honor of Marines. As noted in the engraving, Sears retired in 1946. This Remington M1903A3 rifle is in 100 percent correct, as-issued condition. It has not been re-arsenaled: specifics below. I believe that this rifle was specially assembled, at Col. Sears’ request, at Springfield from Remington M1903A3 parts around July 1946, using a new stock which had never been on a complete rifle and thus has no final inspection cartouche. BARREL: Parkerized finish is in Excellent condition, with very strong rifling, probably unfired. Muzzle marked: “RA – Ordnance Bomb – 7/44.” FRONT SIGHT: Marked “Ordnance Bomb – US – R.” RECEIVER: Original (i.e., not refinished), has the prized perfect, smooth grey-green Parkerized finish, unblemished. Made 1943. BOLT: dark blue-black, about 96 %. Bolt face and extractor show no signs of wear. STOCK: Wood is a fine reddish color walnut; all wood color matches, and is in Excellent condition. Has a “Circle P” and no cartouche. NO scrapes, dents, etc. Stock metal is blue-black and in great condition. All screws in stock are blue-black and in Excellent condition. (Exception: screw for stacking swivel is slightly “buggered.”) The number “819”, half inch high, is stamped in the butt stock near the butt plate on the right side of the stock. An “S over S” is stamped in the wood in the cut-out for the magazine cut-off. BUTT PLATE: Parkerized, shows no signs of wear, has the standard Remington “grid” pattern, with trap door. TRIGGER GUARD and FLOORPLATE: standard flat Remington, Parkerized – “as new” ….. with the above engraving on the Floor Plate. REAR SIGHT: as-new standard later Remington A3 sight. Note: a small Remington “R” is stamped on all parts where it should appear. Remington made almost 1 million M1903 rifles in WW II, of which over 700,000 were the M1903A3 version. ’03A3 rifles in Excellent condition with some special cachet, feature or history are few and far between…... and this one most certainly has such a quality. It has long been a prized item in my own USMC/M1903/WW II collection, but it is time now to pass it on. It is a unique piece in truly outstanding condition. Shipped by UPS: Buyer pays $25 for shipping. Three day inspection, with Buyer paying return shipping fee. C&R okay, or must ship to your FFL holder. Cashiers check is great and rifle ships immeditely on receipt. Will accept personal check, but buyer must wait 10 business days for check to clear before shipment. Price: 1,800 SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: Remington Model: M1903A3 Serial Number: 3561966 Caliber Info: .30-06 |
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Guns International #: 100667760
Category - Military Rifles - US
- Remington Rifles - Bolt Action
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Rolfe
Member Since: 2/2/16
First Name: Howard
Last Name: Hart
State:
Virginia
Zip: 22940
Country: United States
Phone:
(434) 985-6208
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 9
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: USPS Money Order
Cashiers Check
Remington M1903A3 WW II USMC Presentation Rifle Near Perfect Rare
Description:
PRICE REDUCED
This M1903A3 rifle should be of special interest to Collectors of M1903 rifles in general, and in specific to Collectors of US Marine Corps and/or WW II ’03 rifles.
The magazine floor plate of this rifle is inscribed as follows:
“Presented to the U.S. Naval Academy in Remembrance and Honour of the 4th Marine Raider Battalion who gave their all on that bloody canal. (by) Col. R. Sears, USA Ret'd July 4, 1946
No. 3561966”
The inscription clearly is an old and genuine one.
NOTE: The rifle came from the estate of a long-time Springfield shop employee, whom I think it is safe to assume had some role in preparing the rifle. The fact is, however, that the 4th Marine Raider Battalion did NOT serve on Guadalcanal, but was employed later in the fighting for New Britain. The 1st and 2nd Raider Battalions were in Guadalcanal. My guess is that Col. Sears, for whom the rifle was prepared, caught the mistake, and that this rifle was replaced by another which refers to the 1st and 2nd Battalions on Guadalcanal. The Springfield employee then took it home.
As Colt M1911A1 collectors will know, Col. Robert Sears was an Army Inspector of Ordnance in the Hartford Ordnance District from 3 August 1937 to 30 June 1941. His inspectors mark can be found on M1911A1 Pistols manufactured by Colt in the following serial number range: 723000 - 750500. Col. Sears obviously arranged to have the rifle assembled and engraved for presentation to the US Naval Academy in honor of Marines. As noted in the engraving, Sears retired in 1946.
This Remington M1903A3 rifle is in 100 percent correct, as-issued condition. It has not been re-arsenaled: specifics below.
I believe that this rifle was specially assembled, at Col. Sears’ request, at Springfield from Remington M1903A3 parts around July 1946, using a new stock which had never been on a complete rifle and thus has no final inspection cartouche.
BARREL: Parkerized finish is in Excellent condition, with very strong rifling, probably unfired. Muzzle marked: “RA – Ordnance Bomb – 7/44.” FRONT SIGHT: Marked “Ordnance Bomb – US – R.” RECEIVER: Original (i.e., not refinished), has the prized perfect, smooth grey-green Parkerized finish, unblemished. Made 1943. BOLT: dark blue-black, about 96 %. Bolt face and extractor show no signs of wear. STOCK: Wood is a fine reddish color walnut; all wood color matches, and is in Excellent condition. Has a “Circle P” and no cartouche. NO scrapes, dents, etc. Stock metal is blue-black and in great condition. All screws in stock are blue-black and in Excellent condition. (Exception: screw for stacking swivel is slightly “buggered.”) The number “819”, half inch high, is stamped in the butt stock near the butt plate on the right side of the stock. An “S over S” is stamped in the wood in the cut-out for the magazine cut-off. BUTT PLATE: Parkerized, shows no signs of wear, has the standard Remington “grid” pattern, with trap door. TRIGGER GUARD and FLOORPLATE: standard flat Remington, Parkerized – “as new” ….. with the above engraving on the Floor Plate. REAR SIGHT: as-new standard later Remington A3 sight.
Note: a small Remington “R” is stamped on all parts where it should appear.
Remington made almost 1 million M1903 rifles in WW II, of which over 700,000 were the M1903A3 version. ’03A3 rifles in Excellent condition with some special cachet, feature or history are few and far between…... and this one most certainly has such a quality. It has long been a prized item in my own USMC/M1903/WW II collection, but it is time now to pass it on. It is a unique piece in truly outstanding condition.
Shipped by UPS: Buyer pays $25 for shipping. Three day inspection, with Buyer paying return shipping fee. C&R okay, or must ship to your FFL holder. Cashiers check is great and rifle ships immeditely on receipt. Will accept personal check, but buyer must wait 10 business days for check to clear before shipment.
Price: 1,800
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: M1903A3
Serial Number: 3561966
Caliber Info: .30-06
Description:
PRICE REDUCED
This M1903A3 rifle should be of special interest to Collectors of M1903 rifles in general, and in specific to Collectors of US Marine Corps and/or WW II ’03 rifles.
The magazine floor plate of this rifle is inscribed as follows:
“Presented to the U.S. Naval Academy in Remembrance and Honour of the 4th Marine Raider Battalion who gave their all on that bloody canal. (by) Col. R. Sears, USA Ret'd July 4, 1946
No. 3561966”
The inscription clearly is an old and genuine one.
NOTE: The rifle came from the estate of a long-time Springfield shop employee, whom I think it is safe to assume had some role in preparing the rifle. The fact is, however, that the 4th Marine Raider Battalion did NOT serve on Guadalcanal, but was employed later in the fighting for New Britain. The 1st and 2nd Raider Battalions were in Guadalcanal. My guess is that Col. Sears, for whom the rifle was prepared, caught the mistake, and that this rifle was replaced by another which refers to the 1st and 2nd Battalions on Guadalcanal. The Springfield employee then took it home.
As Colt M1911A1 collectors will know, Col. Robert Sears was an Army Inspector of Ordnance in the Hartford Ordnance District from 3 August 1937 to 30 June 1941. His inspectors mark can be found on M1911A1 Pistols manufactured by Colt in the following serial number range: 723000 - 750500. Col. Sears obviously arranged to have the rifle assembled and engraved for presentation to the US Naval Academy in honor of Marines. As noted in the engraving, Sears retired in 1946.
This Remington M1903A3 rifle is in 100 percent correct, as-issued condition. It has not been re-arsenaled: specifics below.
I believe that this rifle was specially assembled, at Col. Sears’ request, at Springfield from Remington M1903A3 parts around July 1946, using a new stock which had never been on a complete rifle and thus has no final inspection cartouche.
BARREL: Parkerized finish is in Excellent condition, with very strong rifling, probably unfired. Muzzle marked: “RA – Ordnance Bomb – 7/44.” FRONT SIGHT: Marked “Ordnance Bomb – US – R.” RECEIVER: Original (i.e., not refinished), has the prized perfect, smooth grey-green Parkerized finish, unblemished. Made 1943. BOLT: dark blue-black, about 96 %. Bolt face and extractor show no signs of wear. STOCK: Wood is a fine reddish color walnut; all wood color matches, and is in Excellent condition. Has a “Circle P” and no cartouche. NO scrapes, dents, etc. Stock metal is blue-black and in great condition. All screws in stock are blue-black and in Excellent condition. (Exception: screw for stacking swivel is slightly “buggered.”) The number “819”, half inch high, is stamped in the butt stock near the butt plate on the right side of the stock. An “S over S” is stamped in the wood in the cut-out for the magazine cut-off. BUTT PLATE: Parkerized, shows no signs of wear, has the standard Remington “grid” pattern, with trap door. TRIGGER GUARD and FLOORPLATE: standard flat Remington, Parkerized – “as new” ….. with the above engraving on the Floor Plate. REAR SIGHT: as-new standard later Remington A3 sight.
Note: a small Remington “R” is stamped on all parts where it should appear.
Remington made almost 1 million M1903 rifles in WW II, of which over 700,000 were the M1903A3 version. ’03A3 rifles in Excellent condition with some special cachet, feature or history are few and far between…... and this one most certainly has such a quality. It has long been a prized item in my own USMC/M1903/WW II collection, but it is time now to pass it on. It is a unique piece in truly outstanding condition.
Shipped by UPS: Buyer pays $25 for shipping. Three day inspection, with Buyer paying return shipping fee. C&R okay, or must ship to your FFL holder. Cashiers check is great and rifle ships immeditely on receipt. Will accept personal check, but buyer must wait 10 business days for check to clear before shipment.
Price: 1,800
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: M1903A3
Serial Number: 3561966
Caliber Info: .30-06
Guns International #: 100667760
Guns International #: 100667760
Category - Military Rifles - US
- Remington Rifles - Bolt Action
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Rolfe
Member Since: 2/2/16
First Name: Howard
Last Name: Hart
State:
Virginia
Zip: 22940
Country: United States
Phone:
(434) 985-6208
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 9
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: USPS Money Order
Cashiers Check
Remington M1903A3 WW II USMC Presentation Rifle Near Perfect Rare
Description:
PRICE REDUCED
This M1903A3 rifle should be of special interest to Collectors of M1903 rifles in general, and in specific to Collectors of US Marine Corps and/or WW II ’03 rifles.
The magazine floor plate of this rifle is inscribed as follows:
“Presented to the U.S. Naval Academy in Remembrance and Honour of the 4th Marine Raider Battalion who gave their all on that bloody canal. (by) Col. R. Sears, USA Ret'd July 4, 1946
No. 3561966”
The inscription clearly is an old and genuine one.
NOTE: The rifle came from the estate of a long-time Springfield shop employee, whom I think it is safe to assume had some role in preparing the rifle. The fact is, however, that the 4th Marine Raider Battalion did NOT serve on Guadalcanal, but was employed later in the fighting for New Britain. The 1st and 2nd Raider Battalions were in Guadalcanal. My guess is that Col. Sears, for whom the rifle was prepared, caught the mistake, and that this rifle was replaced by another which refers to the 1st and 2nd Battalions on Guadalcanal. The Springfield employee then took it home.
As Colt M1911A1 collectors will know, Col. Robert Sears was an Army Inspector of Ordnance in the Hartford Ordnance District from 3 August 1937 to 30 June 1941. His inspectors mark can be found on M1911A1 Pistols manufactured by Colt in the following serial number range: 723000 - 750500. Col. Sears obviously arranged to have the rifle assembled and engraved for presentation to the US Naval Academy in honor of Marines. As noted in the engraving, Sears retired in 1946.
This Remington M1903A3 rifle is in 100 percent correct, as-issued condition. It has not been re-arsenaled: specifics below.
I believe that this rifle was specially assembled, at Col. Sears’ request, at Springfield from Remington M1903A3 parts around July 1946, using a new stock which had never been on a complete rifle and thus has no final inspection cartouche.
BARREL: Parkerized finish is in Excellent condition, with very strong rifling, probably unfired. Muzzle marked: “RA – Ordnance Bomb – 7/44.” FRONT SIGHT: Marked “Ordnance Bomb – US – R.” RECEIVER: Original (i.e., not refinished), has the prized perfect, smooth grey-green Parkerized finish, unblemished. Made 1943. BOLT: dark blue-black, about 96 %. Bolt face and extractor show no signs of wear. STOCK: Wood is a fine reddish color walnut; all wood color matches, and is in Excellent condition. Has a “Circle P” and no cartouche. NO scrapes, dents, etc. Stock metal is blue-black and in great condition. All screws in stock are blue-black and in Excellent condition. (Exception: screw for stacking swivel is slightly “buggered.”) The number “819”, half inch high, is stamped in the butt stock near the butt plate on the right side of the stock. An “S over S” is stamped in the wood in the cut-out for the magazine cut-off. BUTT PLATE: Parkerized, shows no signs of wear, has the standard Remington “grid” pattern, with trap door. TRIGGER GUARD and FLOORPLATE: standard flat Remington, Parkerized – “as new” ….. with the above engraving on the Floor Plate. REAR SIGHT: as-new standard later Remington A3 sight.
Note: a small Remington “R” is stamped on all parts where it should appear.
Remington made almost 1 million M1903 rifles in WW II, of which over 700,000 were the M1903A3 version. ’03A3 rifles in Excellent condition with some special cachet, feature or history are few and far between…... and this one most certainly has such a quality. It has long been a prized item in my own USMC/M1903/WW II collection, but it is time now to pass it on. It is a unique piece in truly outstanding condition.
Shipped by UPS: Buyer pays $25 for shipping. Three day inspection, with Buyer paying return shipping fee. C&R okay, or must ship to your FFL holder. Cashiers check is great and rifle ships immeditely on receipt. Will accept personal check, but buyer must wait 10 business days for check to clear before shipment.
Price: 1,800
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: M1903A3
Serial Number: 3561966
Caliber Info: .30-06
Description:
PRICE REDUCED
This M1903A3 rifle should be of special interest to Collectors of M1903 rifles in general, and in specific to Collectors of US Marine Corps and/or WW II ’03 rifles.
The magazine floor plate of this rifle is inscribed as follows:
“Presented to the U.S. Naval Academy in Remembrance and Honour of the 4th Marine Raider Battalion who gave their all on that bloody canal. (by) Col. R. Sears, USA Ret'd July 4, 1946
No. 3561966”
The inscription clearly is an old and genuine one.
NOTE: The rifle came from the estate of a long-time Springfield shop employee, whom I think it is safe to assume had some role in preparing the rifle. The fact is, however, that the 4th Marine Raider Battalion did NOT serve on Guadalcanal, but was employed later in the fighting for New Britain. The 1st and 2nd Raider Battalions were in Guadalcanal. My guess is that Col. Sears, for whom the rifle was prepared, caught the mistake, and that this rifle was replaced by another which refers to the 1st and 2nd Battalions on Guadalcanal. The Springfield employee then took it home.
As Colt M1911A1 collectors will know, Col. Robert Sears was an Army Inspector of Ordnance in the Hartford Ordnance District from 3 August 1937 to 30 June 1941. His inspectors mark can be found on M1911A1 Pistols manufactured by Colt in the following serial number range: 723000 - 750500. Col. Sears obviously arranged to have the rifle assembled and engraved for presentation to the US Naval Academy in honor of Marines. As noted in the engraving, Sears retired in 1946.
This Remington M1903A3 rifle is in 100 percent correct, as-issued condition. It has not been re-arsenaled: specifics below.
I believe that this rifle was specially assembled, at Col. Sears’ request, at Springfield from Remington M1903A3 parts around July 1946, using a new stock which had never been on a complete rifle and thus has no final inspection cartouche.
BARREL: Parkerized finish is in Excellent condition, with very strong rifling, probably unfired. Muzzle marked: “RA – Ordnance Bomb – 7/44.” FRONT SIGHT: Marked “Ordnance Bomb – US – R.” RECEIVER: Original (i.e., not refinished), has the prized perfect, smooth grey-green Parkerized finish, unblemished. Made 1943. BOLT: dark blue-black, about 96 %. Bolt face and extractor show no signs of wear. STOCK: Wood is a fine reddish color walnut; all wood color matches, and is in Excellent condition. Has a “Circle P” and no cartouche. NO scrapes, dents, etc. Stock metal is blue-black and in great condition. All screws in stock are blue-black and in Excellent condition. (Exception: screw for stacking swivel is slightly “buggered.”) The number “819”, half inch high, is stamped in the butt stock near the butt plate on the right side of the stock. An “S over S” is stamped in the wood in the cut-out for the magazine cut-off. BUTT PLATE: Parkerized, shows no signs of wear, has the standard Remington “grid” pattern, with trap door. TRIGGER GUARD and FLOORPLATE: standard flat Remington, Parkerized – “as new” ….. with the above engraving on the Floor Plate. REAR SIGHT: as-new standard later Remington A3 sight.
Note: a small Remington “R” is stamped on all parts where it should appear.
Remington made almost 1 million M1903 rifles in WW II, of which over 700,000 were the M1903A3 version. ’03A3 rifles in Excellent condition with some special cachet, feature or history are few and far between…... and this one most certainly has such a quality. It has long been a prized item in my own USMC/M1903/WW II collection, but it is time now to pass it on. It is a unique piece in truly outstanding condition.
Shipped by UPS: Buyer pays $25 for shipping. Three day inspection, with Buyer paying return shipping fee. C&R okay, or must ship to your FFL holder. Cashiers check is great and rifle ships immeditely on receipt. Will accept personal check, but buyer must wait 10 business days for check to clear before shipment.
Price: 1,800
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: M1903A3
Serial Number: 3561966
Caliber Info: .30-06
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