Make: Remington Arms (all marked parts are made by Remington)
Model: 1903A3
Serial Number: 4185949
Year of Manufacture: 1943 / ATF Classification: C&R
Caliber/Gauge: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Bolt action, controlled round feed, blind magazine
Barrel Length: 24" (December 1943 Remington Arms marked)
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned into a base with a serrated face banded around the barrel. A type 2 front sight cover is installed. The rear bridge sight is a fully adjustable aperture mounted to the receiver dovetail.
Grip/Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture is two piece wood in the standard 1903A3 configuration with inspection cartouches and a Remington Arms mark. The checkered buttplate has light handling wear. The cleaning kit compartment is empty. The furniture only shows some minor pressure dings, scratches, and old blemishes that have been sanded. The LOP measures 12.75" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. The furniture rates in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Arsenal-refurbished
Bore Condition: The two-groove bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is very faint erosion in the bore. The muzzle erosion measures 0.25. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its arsenal-refurbished finish. The finish shows only light operational wear and some minor marks on the front sight cover. The screw heads show little to no tooling and retain turnable slots. The markings are fairly clear and complete. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good Plus to Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This World War II Remington Arms Model 1903A3 was manufactured in 1943 and qualifies as a Curio and Relic firearm. Produced by Remington Arms Company, the M1903A3 was a wartime refinement of the legendary U.S. Model 1903 rifle. Designed to simplify production while preserving the strength and accuracy of the original Springfield action, the 1903A3 incorporated stamped components and a receiver-mounted aperture rear sight, making it one of the finest military bolt-action rifles fielded by the United States during World War II. This example is an arsenal-refurbished rifle that remains correct in its overall military configuration.
Chambered in .30-06 Springfield with a 24 inch two-groove barrel, this rifle combines the proven Mauser-inspired action with one of America's most successful military cartridges. The two-groove rifling adopted during World War II simplified barrel production while still providing practical accuracy and service life. Arsenal rebuilds such as this reflect the military's efforts to return service rifles to like-new condition for continued use, often incorporating replacement parts from various government arsenals. The action functions correctly.
The furniture rates in Very Good condition with honest handling wear consistent with military service. This rifle retains approximately 97% of its arsenal-refurbished finish, presenting an exceptionally clean military appearance. Overall, this firearm rates in Very Good Plus to Fine condition and represents an outstanding arsenal-refurbished Remington Model 1903A3 with desirable World War II provenance, and a wartime two-groove bore. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids!
