National Ordnance Model 1903A3 .30-06 Bolt-Action Rifle with RA 9-43 Barrel, A3 Sights, 24 in Barrel
This National Ordnance Model 1903A3 pairs a commercial investment-cast receiver from South El Monte, California with surplus USGI components, including a World War II Remington barrel dated September 1943. It retains the A3 pattern receiver-mounted aperture sight, full-length military stock, and correct hardware, delivering a classic .30-06 service-style configuration with notable period markings.
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 metal shows scratches, finish wear, and scattered small areas of pitting. The receiver displays some discoloration. The sights show signs of prior adjustment; alignment should be verified. The bore shows minor blemishing consistent with age.
What’s Included
- National Ordnance Model 1903A3 bolt-action rifle (.30-06)
Built on a National Ordnance investment-cast receiver marked "MOD 1903A3 CAL 30-06 / NATL ORD / S' EL MONTE CAL," this rifle was assembled with USGI parts and retains the correct A3 receiver-bridge sighting arrangement. The configuration mirrors late-war features while utilizing a commercial receiver made after WWII.
The barrel is a World War II Remington unit marked "R A" over the flaming bomb with "9-43," supported by a small "P" proof behind the front sight base. Additional markings include an "H" on the bayonet stud band and an "R" on the bolt sleeve, indicating mixed USGI components consistent with National Ordnance builds.
Chambered in .30-06, it features a 24-inch barrel with a 1:10 twist and a 5-round internal magazine. The action follows the M1903 platform with a magazine cut-off lever. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches, maintaining the traditional service rifle fit.
Sighting is via A3-pattern iron sights: a receiver-mounted aperture with windage and elevation adjustments, paired with a protected-blade front. The full-length hardwood stock has a straight grip, an upper handguard extending to the receiver ring, a milled 1903-type floorplate/trigger guard, a steel buttplate with a hinged trap, and correct bayonet, stacking, and sling hardware.