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I Inherited an Very low serial number 1903 springfield. I am looking to get it apraised so I can isure it properly. Also I want to try and figure out the history of the gun. It is getting cleaned right now and will post pics on monday when I get it back. Anyone out there do appraising?
There are some military gun forums and search sites where you can get an idea on history with the SS # and estimated prices according to condition. Good Luck[Beer]
got any idea what the websites are?
Try this one: http://www.milsurps.com/index.php You may have to join but they have a 1903 subforum.
Try gunboards.com. Them guys know everything.
Thanks for the help Got a number from a guy at Bass Pro shops and going to be talking to him.
Join here....
http://www.thecmp.org/forums/
You should also be aware that very low s/n M1903's had problems with the steel in the receivers, they tended to explode, so I hear. Most were destroyed, I believe, because of this defect. I'm not going to swear about what I've heard/read, but it's something you should check out before firing it.
If I remember correctly it was problem with quality control in the heat treating process that caused weak receivers.
Its not a shooter it is a collector.
Ah, well, there ya go! Family heirloom? Nobody in my family had anything cool like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobbyfairbanks