I paid that much for an undocumented 03 that was sporterized (purportedly by Springfield Armory). Got the original DCM papers that stated it was second rate (or whatever they called a non-perfect gun). The "second rate" was that the front sight was loose. Anyway, what gives credibility to it being sporterized at the armory was that the purchaser was assigned there and it was delivered to him there. Old Boy network at work.
Why did I shuck the bucks? It came with the Lyman 48 rear aperture sights as well as a Lyman Alaskan scope that was mounted on a Griffin & Howe detachable base (probably off a M1-C). The scope and Griffin & Howe base was the big enticement. The owner told me that her dad never fired it.
But, returning to the question, I think what Mike says makes a lot of sense. An 03A3 is a fine rifle, but I'd take something more portable (I'm a sissy, light) and gobbles up cheaper ammo (operative word is cheap) so I can afford to practice and become proficient (fear the man with but one gun and knows how to use it).