National Ordnance Model 1903A3 .30-06 Bolt-Action Rifle with WWII 6-44 Remington Barrel
This National Ordnance 1903A3 offers the classic U.S. military pattern adopted in 1942, built in the 1960s on a National Ordnance cast receiver and fitted with a genuine WWII-dated Remington barrel. Assembled from surplus U.S. Government Issue parts, it retains full military configuration—including bayonet lug and iron sights—while presenting a solid shooter for those who appreciate historic service rifles.
Approximately 22,500 of these receivers were made, and this example, serial prefix 5015XXX, carries the El Monte, California marking that collectors associate with National Ordnance production. The parkerized finish, walnut straight-grip stock, and matching handguard maintain the look and feel of a wartime-issued M1903A3, yet the investment-cast receiver distinguishes it as a commercial reproduction.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – Shows signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, shiny, and well-maintained with minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good – Lands and grooves remain well-defined.
Specific Condition Notes: A section of wood is missing from the left side of the stock near the action; this does not affect function. The included bayonet has a crack in the handle.
What’s Included
- U.S. bayonet manufactured by Utica Cutlery (marked “U C / U.S.”)
- USGI fiberglass bayonet scabbard
The cast carbon-steel receiver is parkerized to blend with the surplus Remington barrel dated 6-44, giving the rifle a uniform military appearance. The 24-inch barrel, chambered in .30-06 Springfield, retains crisp markings and pairs with a correct front blade sight protected by ears and an aperture rear sight graduated for combat ranges.
The straight-grip walnut stock includes the traditional butt-trap for cleaning gear, and the matching walnut handguard completes the authentic silhouette. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches, suitable for most shooters and faithful to wartime dimensions.
A five-round internal magazine feeds the action, and the bolt glides smoothly within the receiver. The bayonet lug remains intact, allowing the included Utica Cutlery bayonet to mount securely—an uncommon bonus for a commercial reproduction.
For collectors seeking a representative 1903A3 with a mix of wartime and post-war components, or shooters wanting a sturdy .30-06 service rifle, this National Ordnance offering provides historical appeal and functional reliability in one package.