Questions on 1903

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Disgruntled
September 4, 2008, 04:03 PM
I am wondering if this is one of the 1903A3 National Match rifles.
I have yet to see an image of one, but the rifle I have does not match any others I have seen on the net. Not sure if you can tell from the pics but the barrel starts out heavy then tapers.
Thanks for looking....

Oh yeah it's in 30-06.
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rcmodel
September 4, 2008, 04:29 PM
Looks like a fairly nicely done sporterized GI 1903 to me.

The barrel looks about right for a polished GI barrel near as I can tell.

If it ever was a National Match rifle, it sure isn't now!

rcmodel
22lr
September 8, 2008, 08:26 AM
Ive got a 1903a3 Smith and Corona, and sorry but it looks identical to yours, and im positive I dont have a National Match (ok im 99.99999% sure)
rcmodel
September 8, 2008, 11:21 AM
Scroll down near the bottom of this page for info on the failed attempt at building a 1903-A3 National Match rifle.

http://m1903.com/odd1903/

rcmodel
SlamFire1
September 8, 2008, 02:39 PM
Looks like a nicely done sporterized M1903. Your receiver is a nickel heat treat. Obvious that someone bent the bolt handle down. Looks like a Lyman 48S on the rear.

It is not a Springfield Sporter either.
Disgruntled
September 8, 2008, 11:49 PM
Thanks for the help guys, gonna shoot it!:)
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