December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/11/2024
Produced in 7/42. There were two versions of this rifle: the first version looked like a 1903 Rock Island/SA Arsenal rifle, and the second version the M1903 (Modified), like this example, with stamped components which evolved into the 1903A3. This rifle was termed as a modified model as it used wartime improvements or shortcuts in the manufacturing process to speed up production of various parts. These rifles in original condition are extremely rare. Survival rate of original rifles is almost nonexistent, making these an extremely hard 1903 rifle variation to find in unaltered condition. Left flat of stock is marked with "RA-P", which is a Raritan Arsenal proof mark. The receiver has the standard markings: "REMINGTON MODEL / 1903" and the barrel is marked "RA / (Ordnance Bomb) / 7-42". Original, early, two bolt, "S" style, straight grip walnut stock and handguard. It has the correct Remington parts including the barrel bands, complete trigger housing assembly, smooth face buttplate, trigger, sear, and the early smooth body bolt and cocking knob assembly. The body bolt, complete milled rear sight assembly, cutoff, extractor, and cocking assembly all have their original Remington blued finish. The blued parts are correctly stamped with a "R" for Remington Arms. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining the vast majority of the arsenal blue finish. Stock shows no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling, possibly unfired.
Caliber/Bore
.30-06 Springfield