Finally!! My springfield 1903

**UK Cousin** · 01-19-2018, 11:43 PM

Been after one of these for quite a while but refused to pay current market price (much like the m1 garand).

One question to the springfield 03 guys.. Is the sling original?

**MAP** · 01-20-2018, 12:20 AM

Congratulations. A must have for any rifle collection

**buellmeister** · 01-20-2018, 12:32 AM

A must have! Great find. I too, must have one.

Joel

**Tank Destroyer** · 01-20-2018, 12:32 AM

The rifle went through a rebuild at Red River arsenal. You picked up a nice one. I will look at my 1918 sling to help with the that issue.
Marty

**mauser9** · 01-20-2018, 01:06 AM

Looks like you got one in really good condition. Always interesting to read the markings and stampings. Built like a tank and should be a blast to shoot.

**UK Cousin** · 01-20-2018, 01:09 AM

This is entirely new to me. I have several mausers, mosins, Carcanos etc but my first American bolt action milsurp.

**Tank Destroyer** · 01-20-2018, 01:37 AM

Pictures from the sling on my 43' garand, I hope it helps.
Marty

**Tank Destroyer** · 01-20-2018, 01:40 AM

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**UK Cousin** · 01-20-2018, 01:43 AM

I'm thinking original, boys. Its too old to be repro.

**Stinkpotpete** · 01-20-2018, 02:25 AM

That's a sweet looking rifle Darren. I think the sling has had a repair. The brass hooks were on the ww1 slings and the steel were on the ww 2 slings. I'm not sure o the date of the switch, but that's the rule of thumb my friend goes by. One day I might even get a chance to take pictures of my 03A3 lol. Too bad you missed all the cold weather up here. Hope your cold weather is warmer