Remington M1903 .30-06 Bolt-Action Rifle (1942) – 24 in Barrel, 5-Round, WWII-Era, Sporterized Stock
This 1942 Remington M1903 is a WWII-era, full-size .30-06 bolt-action rifle configured in original M1903 pattern (not A3) and later sporterized with a non-original stock. It retains key service features such as the M1905-pattern ladder rear sight, clip-loading slot, cock-on-open bolt, and Mauser-type non-rotating extractor, paired with a 24-inch steel barrel and an internal 5-round box with hinged floorplate.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: The rifle is in solid shape with scattered cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, minor blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Remington M1903 .30-06 bolt-action rifle with sporterized, non-original stock
Built by Remington in 1942, this M1903 follows the original M1903 configuration rather than the later A3 variant. It is chambered in .30-06 and features a 24-inch steel barrel and an internal 5-round box magazine with a hinged floorplate. The size is full-length, maintaining the classic profile while incorporating later sporting modifications.
The action is a cock-on-open design with a Mauser-type non-rotating extractor for controlled feeding. The receiver includes a clip-loading slot. A magazine cut-off lever marked "OFF" is present, reflecting the rifle’s service-era operating controls.
This example has been sporterized: it wears a non-original hardwood stock with a straight, uncheckered grip; the fore-end is shortened to sporter length; the top handguard and military barrel bands, stacking swivel, and bayonet lug were removed. Sling accommodation includes a buttstock swivel and an added fore-end sling swivel stud. A steel buttplate with a trapdoor for cleaning gear is retained. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches.
Sighting is handled by a pinned-blade front in a fixed base and a barrel-mounted M1905-pattern ladder rear sight, staying true to the M1903’s service-style iron sighting arrangement. Receiver and barrel are steel, and overall manufacture is United States origin from the WWII era.