Santa Fe Arms Model 1903A3 .30-06 Bolt-Action Rifle, 24 in Barrel, Parkerized, RA 8-44 Barrel
This Santa Fe Arms Model 1903A3 is a 1960s commercial build that follows the classic M1903A3 pattern. It is assembled on a Santa Fe receiver using surplus U.S.G.I. components and features a Remington-marked RA barrel dated August 1944 with the U.S. Ordnance flaming bomb. The rifle retains the M1903A3 receiver-aperture sighting system, a parkerized finish, and a full-length hardwood stock.
The bore is clean and shiny with good rifling, supporting the rifle’s shootable appeal in .30-06.
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: The rifle is in solid shape. There are many instances of scratches and blemishes, and pitting is present across portions of the finish.
What’s Included
- Santa Fe Arms Model 1903A3 bolt-action rifle
Built by Santa Fe (Golden State Arms) in the 1960s, this rifle adheres to the M1903A3 layout with a commercial receiver marked "SANTA FE / MODEL 1903A3" and U.S. military surplus parts. The combination delivers a historically correct configuration with dependable mechanical features.
The Remington "RA" barrel is dated 8-44 and carries the U.S. Ordnance flaming bomb, providing clear, period-correct barrel provenance. The 24-inch barrel is chambered in .30-06 and pairs with a 5-round internal magazine and a hinged floorplate.
Sighting is true to the M1903A3 system: a receiver-mounted aperture rear sight with windage and elevation knobs, combined with a protected-blade front sight. This setup offers a precise, robust solution suitable for the platform.
The rifle features a parkerized steel receiver and components, a stamped trigger guard and floorplate, two barrel bands, and a turned-down bolt handle. The hardwood stock is full-length with an upper handguard, straight grip, sling swivels, and a 13.0-inch length of pull.
Overall, this example presents as a solid 1903A3-pattern rifle with correct-style features, a clean bore with good rifling, and desirable barrel markings, all in a straightforward .30-06 configuration.