1942 Springfield 03 project

**AmericanKraut** · 03-05-2013, 05:21 AM

Thanks, but I think most of those are the regular 03 which is slightly different than the 03A3.

**relicz** · 03-05-2013, 05:29 AM

Besides sight, stock, 2 and 4 groove barrels, and some manufacturing short cuts - stamped versus milled parts.....they are very similar.

**AmericanKraut** · 03-05-2013, 05:37 AM

by relicz

Besides sight, stock, 2 and 4 groove barrels, and some manufacturing short cuts - stamped versus milled parts.....they are very similar.

Yes but my main problem is trying to affix the rear sight now, and it is completely different, but thank you for the links they will help on all the rest

**relicz** · 03-05-2013, 05:45 AM

Springfield 03A3 Rear Sight Removal and Replacement

May give you some ideas, but might have to work it backwards, good luck.

**AmericanKraut** · 03-05-2013, 06:10 AM

by relicz

Springfield 03A3 Rear Sight Removal and Replacement

May give you some ideas, but might have to work it backwards, good luck.

Thanks a lot that is just what I needed

**zwerge** · 03-05-2013, 06:36 PM

Is your rifle actually stamped 1903A3 on the receiver,your thumb is in the way in that picture.

**zwerge** · 03-05-2013, 07:00 PM

An 03-A3 rifle would be stamped U.S.
REMINGTON
MODEL 03-A3 and the serial no. should be above 3,348,000.

**GIZMO8Z** · 03-05-2013, 07:14 PM

Hi Ben,

The wood on your rifle looks either reproduction or sanded.

I am far from an expert, but please don't hesitate to let me know if I can help you with your restoration project at all.

Here is my M1903A3 Smith Corona...

**AmericanKraut** · 03-05-2013, 07:24 PM

by AmericanKraut

I know it is the A3 variation, the stock was replaced....

Yes here I said it was replaced meaning its new mfg, but upon tearing it apart I found that it was modified to fit wrong... Then I thought about buying an original stock or a different reproduction or possibly reworking it to fit. Now I am not sure what to restore it as, since I do not think it is marked A3 as Zwerge pointed out...
Did they convert previous 03s into a3's for WWII or should I know focus on taking it back to a regular 03?
This project is turning into a headache, but I still cant complaint on how much I have invested yet, but I am sure it will increase rather quickly...
Thanks for all the help guys