1942 Springfield 03 project

**AmericanKraut** · 03-04-2013, 08:21 AM

I picked up this 1903 Springfield that has seen better days, and I plan on finishing refurbishing it. I have an extra sight for it but I am not sure if it is the correct one, or what variation this rifle is. Can anyone point me in the right direction on where to find info and parts so I can attempt to bring this back to its former glory?
Thanks
,Ben

**crites1234** · 03-04-2013, 08:28 AM

beauty

i restored one of my rifles once feels very fulfilling to know you cleaned and repaired everything

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also you could try ebay

**AmericanKraut** · 03-04-2013, 09:01 AM

Thanks
I saw some parts there before, but I need a reference for parts and how to tear it down. I know CMP has a guide for M1 garands and carbines but, not 03's
I guess youtube might have some videos as how to tear it down?

**AmericanKraut** · 03-04-2013, 09:46 AM

I know it is the A3 variation, the stock was replaced, and I mainly need help figuring out how to reapply an authentic sight, both front and rear.

**rra227** · 03-04-2013, 01:05 PM

Do you have a friend that is a gunsmith? Did you try Springfield Sporters/ Numrich for parts?Joe DeChristopher? The guy in New Tripoli? Rich A. in Pa.

**AmericanKraut** · 03-04-2013, 06:58 PM

Im looking into getting pats from Numrich now, I still can not figure how the rear sight mounts, thank you rich for the ideas.

**AmericanKraut** · 03-05-2013, 04:53 AM

I got a hood ordered for the front sight, I have plans to mound the rear sight which will be difficult since the mounts were messed with when it was sporterized, and I have to sand the stock so it will fit properly then I will re-finish it and reassemble...

**Walkwolf** · 03-05-2013, 05:02 AM

You'll likely find original manuals for these rifles on Ebay,
if you are patient. There are also reprints like: "Know
Your '03 Springfield" etc, which will have some parts
diagrams and disassembly info taken from
original manuals.........