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Okay, I need some help guys.
Picked up this rifle recently and I can't find any info on it anywhere.
It's a 1903 of some variant, but the stock is, of course, sporterized, and there are very few identifying marks anywhere on the rifle.
I'll post all the identifying marks I can find over the next few minutes, any info at all is appreciated.
Mainly though, I'm trying to figure out what variant it is, who made it, and when they made it.
The only thing I am 100% sure of is that the serial for the receiver is 5005xxx.
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>>29759160
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>>29759160
Capital "P" on bottom side of muzzle
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>>29759160
Left side of Barrel, about half-way down.
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>>29759160
Take the scope mounts off, there should be more info under there.
Also, it looks like an 1903a3, judging by the stamped bottom metal.
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>>29759160
Small "R" behind bolt handle/in front of safety, on bolt assembly.
>>29759218
Will do, one sec.
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>>29759160
Sporterized 03A3, Hope you didnt pay much for it
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>>29759231
$230. It also had an non-serialized Weaver V8 2.5-8 Scope On it, in addition to the Lyman ironsights.
Stock is also pretty nice, for a sporter. Monte-Carlo style, Black Walnut.
>>29759218
You were correct, though I'm not sure what the middle words are, due to the screw holes.
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>>29759293
>230
>Santa Fe
Oh its an 03A3 that was modified by Santa Fe Arms in the 1950s I think. I dont know how much they go for but regardless its till a Sporterized 03A3. Thing is probably worth 175-200 so you may have over payed. Also the "R" Stamps are for Remington
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>>29759293
Santa Fe.
Thats a non-military receiver built with military parts.
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>>29759160
Looks good OP, glad it's was sporterized properly.
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>>29759332
Eh, considering the scope that came with it, and the really nice padded leather sling, I'd say I broke even, at worse.
I've shot it already, there weren't any problems with accuracy or feeding.
I'm happy with it.
Thank you for the info, guys.
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>>29759432
Oh it came with a scope? Okay then you probably made some money.
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>>29759537
Even if I hadn't, I've bought guns in the past, one for $350 and one for $600, that have given me about $2,700 worth of leeway.
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