U.S. Model 1903-A3 Remington Service Rifle…..(F 895) SOLD

1903-A3 Bolt action Rifle by Remington

An excellent example of the last main bolt action rifle fielded by the US army in world war two.  Chambered in .30-06 with a 5-shot internal magazine which can be charger fed through guides from above.  Built on a Mauser-type action with a three position safety at the rear of the bolt.  Bent over bolt handle all finished in a parkerised grey/green.  These rifles were produced in the second half of the war and were a simplified version of their predecessor, the M1903.

Changes were made to the sighting layout and simplifications were made to the stock fittings to make them cheaper and easier to produce.  The original sights were replaced by a guarded aperture sight mounted further back down the rifle towards the rear of the action.  The early sights were very complicated and far to technical for close quarters combat.  An aperture is far easier to use when snap shooting or for rapid target acquisition.  Through feedback and extensive experience the military had realised that that a highly technical instrument on the rear of a rifle used for combat purposes was superfluous to requirements.  The end result of the revamp was a neat efficient battle rifle, more akin to the German K98.

Fully stocked in American Black Walnut stock with handguard.  Superb original dark green parkerised finish to the action and bolt.  The main receiver ring is marked as follows; ” U.S. / REMINGTON MODEL 03-A3 / 3825656″  Records indicate manufacture in August 1942.    The barrel bears this out with its own production date roll engraved behind the muzzle which reads; ” R.A. / flaming bomb motif (centre stamped) / 5 -43″  All stock fittings are the correct stamped metal produced items with a serrated steel butt-plate with trap for cleaning gear (empty) The stock is the “scant-grip” stock or as it was un-affectionately know the “wart-hog” stock.  It has the two cross screws.  Very faint final proof “P” circled mark behind trigger guard.  A clear number on the RHS of the butt-stock “2457” meaning unknown!

Fully adjustable rear aperture sights graduated from 200 to 800 yards – nicely blacked with white highlighted numerals.  Bolt release on LHS of receiver to rear.  For an original barrel the bore on this rifle is in wonderful condition.  Strong two grove rifling with No pitting or misting.  Sharp lands – good depth.  Bayonet lug on the underside of pressed steel nose-cap.

This is an excellent example of a highly original genuine WWII U.S. combat rifle ready with fresh British Nitro proof to experience for yourself.

Please ask for Stock No F 895

£ 1400. SOLD

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