Remington M1903A3 .30-06 Bolt-Action Rifle, WWII 1943, 24 in Barrel, Parkerized Finish
This Remington M1903A3 is a WWII-era U.S. service rifle with clear military markings and a 1943 barrel date. It features the "U.S. REMINGTON MODEL 03-A3" receiver roll mark and an "R A" barrel stamp over the U.S. Ordnance flaming bomb with "8-43." The gray/green parkerized finish, receiver-mounted aperture sight, and stamped wartime components reflect its period-correct configuration.
Its clean chamber and excellent bore condition add practical appeal to its collectible status.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle presents well for its 1943 production with only minor, normal handling wear. The chamber is clean, and the rifling is notably crisp.
What’s Included
- Remington M1903A3 .30-06 bolt-action rifle
Receiver markings read "U.S. REMINGTON MODEL 03-A3," and the barrel is marked "R A" with the U.S. Ordnance flaming bomb and "8-43," placing this rifle firmly in its WWII production context. The forged steel receiver and gray/green phosphate parkerized finish are consistent with USGI manufacture of the period.
The rifle is equipped with a receiver-mounted aperture rear sight with windage and elevation knobs and a front blade in a protective base stamped "C64157-4." The full-length hardwood stock with straight S-profile and upper handguard offers correct military configuration, complemented by sling swivels and a bayonet-lug nose cap.
Mechanically, it features a swept bolt handle, a knurled cocking piece, a stamped wartime trigger guard/floorplate, and a magazine cut-off lever. The 24-inch barrel and 5-round internal magazine support stripper-clip loading, staying true to the M1903A3 service pattern.
Additional details of note include compatibility with M1905/M1 bayonets and the 1903A3 design lineage associated with the M1903A4 sniper program. The excellent bore and clean chamber enhance its shootability while preserving the hallmarks that attract collectors of U.S. WWII arms.