Remington 03A3

[Tim KO]

Hello,

My family recently inherited a Remington 03A3 serial # 4058***. I am curious about the possible history and value of this fine firearm. It is in good condition and looks stock except for the front sight. Instead of a front post it has a peep sight. We took it to Gander Mountain and the salesman did not know much about the rifle, but a different salesman walked by and said the front sight might be something special. I am waiting on a good picture of it and will post the picture of the sight as soon as I can. Any information about it, where I an get more information about it, the value of it or of the peep sight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[hso]

the possible history

Once it left the factory there's not much chance of telling you where it went and what it was used for.

If I understand you correctly you're saying the front sight is not a post and is instead some sort of peep?

If the picture below is what it looks like you're seeing a front sight cover over the front sight.


If it looks like the one below someone put an old Lyman sight on the front.

 

[BADSBSNF81]

Your receiver was made in 1942. The barrel will have a month an year on it that should be close.

The Springfield 1903 Rifles by Brophy is one of many books that has more information