National Ordnance Model 1903A3 .30-06 Bolt-Action Rifle, 24 in Barrel, USGI-Pattern Configuration
This National Ordnance Model 1903A3 is a commercial 1960s–early 1970s production rifle built on an investment-cast steel receiver and assembled with surplus USGI-pattern parts. It follows the 1903A3 configuration with a 24-inch barrel, receiver-mounted aperture rear sight, and a full-length hardwood stock. Chambered in .30-06 with a 5+1 capacity, it retains the classic magazine cut-off and stamped 1903A3 hardware.
The rifle features period-correct sights and furniture, including a protected blade front sight, a milled front band with integral bayonet lug and a stamped middle sling band, and a checkered steel buttplate with a trapdoor. Markings include NATL ORD on the receiver ring, along with MODEL 1903A3 and CAL. 30-06 designations, plus an "A" stamp on the right front sight ear.
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. It has various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- National Ordnance Model 1903A3 .30-06 bolt-action rifle
Built by National Ordnance in the United States during the 1960s–early 1970s, this rifle uses an investment-cast receiver mated to USGI-pattern components for the 1903A3 layout. It retains the left-side magazine cut-off lever and an internal 5-round magazine, providing a 5+1 total capacity.
The sighting system is the 1903A3 pattern: a receiver-mounted aperture/peep rear sight with windage and elevation adjustments, paired with a front blade protected by integral ears. This setup offers a clear and repeatable sight picture consistent with the A3 configuration.
The stock is a full-length, straight-grip hardwood design with an upper handguard. Hardware is consistent with the 1903A3 pattern, including a milled front band and a stamped middle sling band, plus a stamped floorplate/trigger guard. A checkered steel buttplate with trapdoor is fitted, as found on many service-pattern 1903A3 rifles.
Markings are clear and informative: NATL ORD on the receiver ring, "MODEL 1903A3," and "CAL. 30-06," plus an "A" stamp on the right front sight ear. These identifiers align with National Ordnance commercial production features of the era.