c.latrans
Member
Hi All......I need some advice from you Springfield experts.
I have come into posession of a Springfield '03-A3 that has been "sporterized" somewhere in the distant past. I am going to revitalize it into something useful with some new upgrades. It was drilled for scope mounts, but very poorly. The holes in the reciever ring seem fine but the only hole on the bridge is off center with no threads visible.
First question.....what mounts are available to fit the action, and can they be silver soldered onto the action itself? Is there a single piece pictny. on the market that will fit this action? It would need to be a zero moa piece.
Second question.....who makes a decent aftermarket single stage trigger for this old gun? The original military trigger is in place.
Third question.....is there a good synthetic stock available for this rifle....something decent like an HS or similar? The wood stock looks like it may have been an old Fajen, but it is trashed beyond use.
Finally, a bbl can obviously be obtained, but out of curiosity, what was the original rate of twist in these rifles?
Much of the original metal re-work was done decently well. The bolt handle is relocated and rewelded quite nicely. Ditto the work on the safety and follower. The action and bolt have been magnafluxed and look fine. Other advice or thoughts are welcome, and thanks in advance!
I have come into posession of a Springfield '03-A3 that has been "sporterized" somewhere in the distant past. I am going to revitalize it into something useful with some new upgrades. It was drilled for scope mounts, but very poorly. The holes in the reciever ring seem fine but the only hole on the bridge is off center with no threads visible.
First question.....what mounts are available to fit the action, and can they be silver soldered onto the action itself? Is there a single piece pictny. on the market that will fit this action? It would need to be a zero moa piece.
Second question.....who makes a decent aftermarket single stage trigger for this old gun? The original military trigger is in place.
Third question.....is there a good synthetic stock available for this rifle....something decent like an HS or similar? The wood stock looks like it may have been an old Fajen, but it is trashed beyond use.
Finally, a bbl can obviously be obtained, but out of curiosity, what was the original rate of twist in these rifles?
Much of the original metal re-work was done decently well. The bolt handle is relocated and rewelded quite nicely. Ditto the work on the safety and follower. The action and bolt have been magnafluxed and look fine. Other advice or thoughts are welcome, and thanks in advance!
