Golden State Arms Santa Fe Model 1903A3 Stripped Action, .30-06, Investment-Cast Commercial Receiver, Drilled & Tapped
This Golden State Arms Santa Fe Model 1903A3 stripped action is a commercial 1903A3-type receiver built in the United States. It features investment-cast construction typical of mid-20th-century Santa Fe builds, with the receiver ring and rear bridge drilled and tapped. The rear bridge retains the 03A3-style sight boss/clip-guide profile, and the receiver lacks USGI maker and model markings. The serial falls in the 5-million commercial range outside USGI production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Not applicable - stripped action with no barrel present.
Specific Condition Notes: There is surface pitting with minor dings and scratches throughout the receiver. It is offered as a gunsmith special and sold as pictured.
What’s Included
- Golden State Arms Santa Fe Model 1903A3 stripped action
The Santa Fe series from Golden State Arms is known for commercial 1903A3-type receivers built to support .30-06 pattern builds. This example is a stripped action and is not a complete rifle.
The receiver is made from investment-cast steel, reflecting the construction methods commonly used in Santa Fe commercial production during the mid-20th century. It carries the 03A3-style rear bridge profile with the sight boss/clip-guide shape.
Both the receiver ring and rear bridge are drilled and tapped. This machining allows for straightforward use of compatible mounting solutions appropriate to the 1903A3-style action.
As a commercial reproduction, the receiver does not bear USGI maker or model markings. Its serial falls in the 5-million commercial range, which is outside U.S. military production blocks and consistent with Santa Fe receivers.
This listing is for the stripped action only and is presented as a gunsmith special, as shown in the photos.