Hey,
I have been interested in getting an A4 for as long as I can remember. Its been hard finding a real one, and pricey as well. And I have always liked spacing expensive builds out over time to make them more "budget friendly." I dont want one of the repro ones (Rock Ridge, Gibbs, ets).
I have oppertunity to buy a stripped receiver, and thats where my questions begin. Also, have been searching for the "Z" prefix A4, as a limited number were made, and thats why I wanted to start at a receiver and build from there.
Is it relatively easy to finish a build or is it going to be too tough to find all the components?? (barrel and bolt got me worried).
Is there a source that would have the components to finish the build? that I can buy as I get the money?
Or is it not worth the headache and just save for a complete rifle??
Most of my research has shown repros, and I am fairly new to the A4 rifle, as in knowing the ins and outs. Any good reads/resources on the A4 would also be appreciated. Always looking for more literature on rifles.
Which book is a better book to buy?
"A Collector's Guide to the '03 Springfield " By Canfield
or
"The Model 1903 Springfield Rifle and its Variations." by Poyer
Also if anyone happens to have a lead on a complete/partial/project A4, I would entertain that as well. Just take it to PM's.
Or is a repro/conversion the way to go?
I really like the way the A3 is crossed out/stamped over on the A4's though.
There are fewer sharper looking rifles than the A4 and I am looking forward to owning one.
Regards,
DT
ETA Good Links on the A4
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...niper-rifles/186595-m1903a4-its-finished.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/snipers-hide-vintage-sniper-rifles/94957-1903a3-advice.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...r-rifles/121715-m1903a4-remington-1943-a.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting.../149541-realistic-max-range-2-5x-1903-a4.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...iper-rifles/112014-my-1903a4-clone-story.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/sniper-hide-gunsmithing/83045-springfield-o3a4-gunsmiths.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...les/40622-1903a4-ww2-sniper-range-report.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...y-1903a4-vintage-sniper-project-finished.html
added this one due to the amazing picture of the sniper rifle collection
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...sniper-rifles/166947-viet-nam-era-scopes.html
I have been interested in getting an A4 for as long as I can remember. Its been hard finding a real one, and pricey as well. And I have always liked spacing expensive builds out over time to make them more "budget friendly." I dont want one of the repro ones (Rock Ridge, Gibbs, ets).
I have oppertunity to buy a stripped receiver, and thats where my questions begin. Also, have been searching for the "Z" prefix A4, as a limited number were made, and thats why I wanted to start at a receiver and build from there.
Is it relatively easy to finish a build or is it going to be too tough to find all the components?? (barrel and bolt got me worried).
Is there a source that would have the components to finish the build? that I can buy as I get the money?
Or is it not worth the headache and just save for a complete rifle??
Most of my research has shown repros, and I am fairly new to the A4 rifle, as in knowing the ins and outs. Any good reads/resources on the A4 would also be appreciated. Always looking for more literature on rifles.
Which book is a better book to buy?
"A Collector's Guide to the '03 Springfield " By Canfield
or
"The Model 1903 Springfield Rifle and its Variations." by Poyer
Also if anyone happens to have a lead on a complete/partial/project A4, I would entertain that as well. Just take it to PM's.
Or is a repro/conversion the way to go?
I really like the way the A3 is crossed out/stamped over on the A4's though.
There are fewer sharper looking rifles than the A4 and I am looking forward to owning one.
Regards,
DT
ETA Good Links on the A4
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...niper-rifles/186595-m1903a4-its-finished.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/snipers-hide-vintage-sniper-rifles/94957-1903a3-advice.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...r-rifles/121715-m1903a4-remington-1943-a.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting.../149541-realistic-max-range-2-5x-1903-a4.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...iper-rifles/112014-my-1903a4-clone-story.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/sniper-hide-gunsmithing/83045-springfield-o3a4-gunsmiths.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...les/40622-1903a4-ww2-sniper-range-report.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...y-1903a4-vintage-sniper-project-finished.html
added this one due to the amazing picture of the sniper rifle collection
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...sniper-rifles/166947-viet-nam-era-scopes.html
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