Remington M1903A3 .30-06 Bolt-Action Rifle (Receiver 1943 / RA 1-44 Barrel) — WWII U.S.-Marked, 24 Inch Barrel, Parkerized/Phosphate
This Remington M1903A3 is a WWII-era U.S. service rifle with a 1943 Remington receiver bearing the correct "U.S. REMINGTON MODEL 03-A3" roll mark, paired with an RA-marked barrel dated 1-44 (January 1944) with Ordnance flaming bomb. It retains the model’s parkerized/phosphate finish, stamped hardware, aperture rear sight, bayonet lug, and a 5-round internal magazine with stripper-clip loading capability. A leather M1907-style sling is installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There is widespread rust and pitting on the metal surfaces. The finish shows pervasive pitting over most areas. The bore is dark with blemishes, and rifling remains visible.
What’s Included
- Leather M1907-style two-piece rifle sling, installed
Receiver markings read "U.S. REMINGTON MODEL 03-A3," with an RA barrel stamp, Ordnance flaming bomb, and a 1-44 month–year date on the barrel. These U.S. military identifiers are consistent with WWII-era manufacture; the receiver serial falls in the 1943 Remington range while the barrel is RA 1-44, indicative of an arsenal rebarrel or late assembly. The rifle uses the model’s stamped trigger guard/floorplate assembly and a milled front band/nose cap with integral bayonet lug and sling-swivel hardware.
The M1903A3 configuration here includes a 24 inch barrel chambered in .30-06 and a 5-round internal magazine designed for stripper-clip loading. A magazine cut-off lever is fitted on the left side. Overall length is approximately 43.2 inches, with an unloaded weight of about 8.69 lb.
Sighting is via a receiver-bridge aperture rear sight with knurled windage and elevation drums, paired with a protected front sight assembly. This setup offers a rugged, service-correct sight picture typical of the model. The front band integrates the bayonet lug, and sling swivels are installed.
The stock is hardwood with a straight-grip profile and an upper handguard. A steel buttplate with fine checkering and a trapdoor is fitted at the rear. The rifle retains a parkerized/phosphate finish consistent with the period and pattern.