Can someone look something up for me? (1903 Springfield ID)

[Mister Ridge]

I bought what I believe to be a (more-or-less) replica of a 1903 Springfield NRA Sporter but I want to try to verify what it is. Does anyone have a book they can check? I'd contact SRS but it seems like you have to subscribe and I just don't particularly want to at this time. Thanks.

 

[diverdon]

Google has lots of pictures. Do any of them help?

1903 Springfield NRA Sporter - Google Search

 

[BullGear]

I bought what I believe to be a (more-or-less) replica of a 1903 Springfield NRA Sporter but I want to try to verify what it is. Does anyone have a book they can check? I'd contact SRS but it seems like you have to subscribe and I just don't particularly want to at this time. Thanks.

What exactly are you wanted to be checked? Serial Number???

 

[Mister Ridge]

What exactly are you wanted to be checked? Serial Number???

Yes. The rifle is identical in appearance to a Sporter but I have my doubts that it is authentic.

 

[Mister Ridge]

Also not totally original.

 

[Foul Mike]

Nice old Shooter's rifle. Beautiful to me.
I bet he could put em in there with that.
As to modifications, where do you want to start?

Asking for a friend, "Is this still available?"

What is S/N? Makes a difference, as all data stamped on it does.

 

[Mister Ridge]

Nice old Shooter's rifle. Beautiful to me.
I bet he could put em in there with that.
As to modifications, where do you want to start?

Asking for a friend, "Is this still available?"

What is S/N? Makes a difference, as all data stamped on it does.

I don't want to post the serial number openly but I will PM it to you if you have a reference to check. Barrel date is later than the serial number. I think the barrel is stamped G and F under the stock, along with a proof mark. The only modifications that I can spot are the notched stock, modified bolt handle, and the rear bridge has been regrettably D&T. Anything else you can see? The only thing I've done is mount the scope. I need to get a sling, and someday I'd like to get a MVA B5. And no, it's not really for sale at this time.

 

[BullGear]

If it's an 8 number SN, just post the first 4. That will get you in the ballpark.

 

[Foul Mike]

High number or low on a 1903?

 

[MrMojoDiver]

If you zoom in on the one pic it looks like it’s in the 1.2m range, but I could be wrong.

Mister Ridge,

Here are a couple links for the serial numbers and barrel date matings:

http://www.vishooter.net/sa_serialization.txt

http://www.vishooter.net/SA.txt

If you want to ping me I can help you run down some of the info on your rifle.