U.S. Remington M1903A3 Bolt-Action Rifle in .30-06, 1943 WWII Production, 24-Inch Barrel, Iron Sights
This U.S. Remington Model 03-A3 (M1903A3) is a WWII-era bolt-action rifle chambered in .30-06 and manufactured in 1943. It features the receiver-mounted aperture rear sight associated with the 03-A3 pattern, along with a full-length wood stock and separate upper handguard. Markings on the receiver ring and barrel include period-correct military identifiers that help document its configuration and production era.
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape for its age. There are scratches and blemishes present, and the wood furniture shows normal wear. The receiver has surface rust and discoloration. The bore is clean and shiny.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- U.S. Remington M1903A3 bolt-action rifle
This rifle is marked "U.S. / REMINGTON / MODEL 03-A3" on the receiver ring, with an "RA" barrel marking and an ordnance flaming bomb motif. The barrel is also marked "43" (month not legible), and the stock shows a circled "P" proof-style stamp.
It is configured with iron sights, including a front blade sight on a fixed base near the muzzle and a receiver-mounted aperture (peep) rear sight. The rifle wears a matte, military-style finish.
The wood furniture consists of a full-length stock with a separate upper handguard. It also has two barrel bands and band-mounted sling hardware, including a stacking-type hook/swivel, plus a bayonet-lug type front band/mounting structure.
Additional observed details include a metal checkered buttplate with a trapdoor and small inspection/assembly-style marks on the underside of the fore-end (not fully legible). A small brass-colored "ON" indicator/tag is visible near the magazine cutoff area; its originality and meaning are not confirmed.