1943 Remington 03a3

[sartwell]

I just became the owner of this rifle and was curious if anyone could give me an approximate value?

 

[jdmack79]

This is the pricing according to the Blue Book of Gun Values:

Grading	100%	98%	95%	90%	80%	70%	60%
	$1,250	$800	$700	$500	$400	$330	$300

 

[sloughfoot]

It is valued at the price you paid for it.

That is how the free market works.

 

[sartwell]

Thanks for the information. Oh and sloughfoot it was given to me so does that mean it has no value?

 

[indyjohn]

Thanks for the information. Oh and sloughfoot it was given to me so does that mean it has no value?

Since you got it for free, it would be the lowest value on the scale posted by jdm79. So congrats, you win $300! I'm sure someone that appreciates what it is will be happy to give you that amount for it.

 

[sloughfoot]

Depending on who gave it to you, it might be priceless.

If you want to check out how well it shoots, I would be glad to assist.

 

[sartwell]

Good answer. If your ever up around Fort Wayne let me know and we'll take it out.

 

[indyjohn]

Scant stock, refinished receiver, 2nd gen sights. Meh.

 

[sloughfoot]

Good answer. If your ever up around Fort Wayne let me know and we'll take it out.

I have offered to take people to www.fwrr.us to shoot out to 300 yards. I would be a pleasure to go into the target pits for you to wring out that rifle. I will bring the radios. i can bring some match ammo too if you need it.

I am the person in the "contacts" section of the website.

Dean

 

[m82mike]

Get in some practice, and if you really enjoy your 03A3 like I do mine, head to Camp Perry next August and try the Springfield match.
Lots of great people and its a blast!

 

[sartwell]

I just want to clear things up about this post. I've had a couple people ask me what I would take for this rifle. It's not for sale I was just trying to figure out what I really have. I've never had an older weapon like this and was just curious. Thanks.

 

[BGDave]

Start here. M1903/1903A3/A4 Springfield

Then post photos of receiver bridge and barrel markings behind the front sight.

Prepare yourself for jealousy.

 

[Expat]

We always have to have some drama here...

Anyway, congrats Sartwell. She looks like a beauty.

 

[sartwell]

Remington 03-A3 - Flipagram
If this works here are some better pictures.

 

[Thor]

Man...I need some better gift givers! Very nice.

As for Mr. Meh...have you heard of a gift horse? Some people are all about the resale, poor form at best.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Very nice rifle! I just recently bought a 1903 from indiucky's shop, still packed in grease from when it came from the CMP back in 2002. Took it to the range for the first time today and love it! I'd say it's as accurate as my Swedish Mausers and that's saying a lot.

 

[ziggy]

This is the pricing according to the Blue Book of Gun Values:

Grading	100%	98%	95%	90%	80%	70%	60%
	$1,250	$800	$700	$500	$400	$330	$300

Can you give a short description of each grade? I had one that I traded for a gun probably worth about $700 which seemed good to me.
BTW, thanks for posting this info!

 

[BGDave]

Receiver dates to March of 1943, same as the barrel. Very nice rifle.

FJA is the inspectors initials. (Frank J. Atwood).

Bet you'll find little letter "R"s all over.

Lucky you.

I need better friends.

 

[jdmack79]

Can you give a short description of each grade? I had one that I traded for a gun probably worth about $700 which seemed good to me.
BTW, thanks for posting this info!

New/Perfect
– 100% condition with or without box. 100% on currently manufactured firearms
assumes NIB (New In Box) condition and not sold previously at retail.
Mint
– typically 98%-99% condition with almost no observable wear. Probably sold previously at
retail, and may have been shot occasionally.
Excellent
– 95%+ - 98% condition.
Very Good
– 80% - 95% condition (all parts/finish should be original).
Good
- 60% – 80% condition (all parts/finish should be original).
Fair
– 20% - 60% condition (all parts/finish may or may not be original, but must function properly
and shoot).
Poor
– under 20% condition (shooting not a factor).