What's the Scoop on Gibbs 1903-A4 Reproduction Rifle?...

My understanding is that the Gibbs' guns are refurbished receivers that came from "drill-rifles"; so i assume someone at some point demoted them from the 'battle rifle' rack...so i conclude there might be some metallurgy or something that was suspect.

AIM surplus has them; presumably they're shooters, but i'm holding out for an original myself.

Desidog's description is accurate, however the reports I've heard (about a dozen) have all been positive for function and accuracy. I wouldn't mind having one.

gary

The magnification is a fixed 2.5.

I wouldn't mind owning one and buying putting a 4x scope on it for hunting.

I like it! I would love to have a shooter 03 rifle. I have a collector 03 rifle that I have never fired but the temptation has been great. All that keeps me from putting a few rounds through it is the thought of loss of value in on it. Maybe I should get one of the Gibbs rifles to take the temptation away.

I have a Gibbs Enfield carbine that was punched out to .308 and had a black plastic stock put on. It's accurate, fit and finish are good, feels solid, and you can't tell that it's not actually a new gun. If I had the money and the need, I'd buy one of those 03's and wouldn't think twice about it.