Springfield Armory M1903A1 .30-06 Bolt-Action Rifle, 24 in Barrel, 1933, Type C Stock, M1905 Ladder Sight
This 1933 Springfield Armory M1903A1 stands out with its original A1 configuration featuring the Type C pistol-grip stock, a 24-inch barrel, and the M1905 pattern ladder rear sight. The receiver ring is marked 'U.S. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903,' and the rifle retains classic service features including a bayonet lug, a bent bolt with round knob, and a 5-round internal magazine with stripper-clip loading. Original M1903A1 configuration is relatively uncommon.
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: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The stock shows minor superficial scratches and blemishes. There is a crack near the grip area. The buttstock's rear compartment appears to be filled with cosmoline. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Leather M1907-style two-claw hook sling (installed)
The M1903A1 variant pairs Springfield's proven 1903 action with the improved Type C pistol-grip stock. This stock features a single reinforcing bolt and an oil-finished walnut profile that enhances control and durability, capped by a checkered steel buttplate with a trap door for the rear compartment.
Its sighting system is period-correct and practical: a pinned blade front sight under a protective shroud, and an M1905 pattern barrel-mounted ladder rear sight with windage and elevation adjustments. The handguard terminates at the rear sight base, consistent with the pattern.
The action remains faithful to service configuration with a bent bolt handle and round knob, standard controls including a manual safety and a magazine cut-off, and a 5-round internal box magazine designed for stripper-clip loading. Capacity is 5+1. The rifle includes a bayonet lug on the upper band.
Built at Springfield Armory in the United States in 1933, this steel-receiver M1903A1 is chambered in .30-06 and fitted with a 24-inch barrel. Length of pull measures 12.75 inches. The receiver ring marking reads 'U.S. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903.'