Springfield Armory Model 1903 .30-06 Bolt-Action Rifle, 24 in Barrel, 1918 WWI Production, Low-Number Receiver
This 1918 Springfield Armory Model 1903 is a World War I-era .30-06 bolt-action rifle with the classic M1903 configuration and a low-number receiver in the sub-800,000 range. It retains hallmark military features including the M1905 pattern ladder rear sight, grasping-groove stock, and bayonet lug. The bore is clean and shiny, and a khaki cotton web sling is attached. Not parts mat.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive 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. The hardwood stock shows cosmetic imperfections including scratches, blemishes, and areas of discoloration. The bore remains clean and shiny. This rifle falls into the "Low Number" category; the CMP advises not to shoot rifles in this category due to the risk of a brittle receiver and the potential for catastrophic failure.
What’s Included
- Khaki cotton web sling (attached)
Built at Springfield Armory in 1918, this U.S.-made Model 1903 represents WWI-era production with a low-number receiver below the 800,000 transition to improved heat treatment. The receiver ring carries the correct "U.S. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903" rollmark, and the forged steel receiver is paired with a straight bolt handle.
The 24 in barrel is fitted with the M1905 pattern ladder rear sight (barrel-mounted) and a pinned blade front sight in a banded base, delivering the classic sight picture associated with early-service M1903 rifles.
The hardwood stock features grasping/finger grooves, a single reinforcing bolt, and a steel buttplate. The handguard extends from the receiver toward the upper band, and the front barrel band includes both a bayonet lug and a stacking swivel. Length of pull measures 13.0 in.
Operation is via a bolt action feeding from a 5-round internal box magazine. A left-side magazine cut-off lever marked ON/OFF is present, reflecting the rifle’s original military control layout. Not parts mat.