CAI Springfield M1903 .30-06 Bolt Action Rifle Sporterized C&R
SOLD FOR: $881
WOA#: WY231013DG049
Make: Springfield
Model: 1903
Serial Number: 3096825
Year of Manufacture: 1940’s
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine
Markings: The top of the receiver under the scope rails is marked “3096825”. The magazine cutoff is marked “ON OFF”.
Barrel Length: Approximately 22.5”
Sights / Optics: There are no front or rear sights. The top of the receiver is mounted with a Leupold VARI-X 3X9 Scope. The sight picture is clear.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is wood with smooth semi-pistol grip, monte carlo comb, vented rubber recoil buttpad. There are some minor scratches and scuffs on the stock along with a few minor compression marks. The LOP measures 13.75 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. There are no chips or cracks. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is well defined. There is little to no erosion visible in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are a few small scratches on the barrel and receiver. There is some minor thinning on the leading edges. The screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle rates in Fine condition as refurbished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with its attached scope and Hunter leather sling.
Our Assessment: When the US Army was looking for a rifle design to replace the 1898 Krag rifle, they looked directly at the Spanish Model 1893 Mauser. This was due to the fact that the performance of the Model 1893 Mauser was far superior than that of the 1898 Krag during the Spanish-American War. The Model 1903 is basically a redesigned Mauser clone. A U.S. Patent Court eventually found that the U.S. Army had violated Mauser’s patents and required the U.S. Army to pay the German Mauser manufacturers patent royalties. Payments were stopped once WWI started. The 1903 has a strong reliable action that served the Army for over thirty years in two world wars.
This is a sporterized M1903 with a few modifications to accommodate the hunter. With a Leupold Vari-X Scope, Monte Carlo Stock, beautiful blued refinish, and a leather sling, this rifle can make a nice little deer rifle. Please see our photos and good luck! – L.S.
