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[TMB 1]

The lower the number the less wear the barrel has. Prices for shooters are around $650 to $750 now days I think.

[Flyin Brian]

[Jeff L]

TE= throat erosion, MW = muzzle wear, the lower the better. For a shooter look for one with a bolted stock instead of a pinned one. For comfort, I prefer C stocks. If the stock is cracked behind the tang ( a common issue), you may have to replace or repair it.

For collector purposes you can check here to see if the barrel date matches the receiver. http://www.vishooter.net/m1903.html

[Jeff L]

Here is a bolted stock at the receiver.

A pinned stock has small brass dots on the stock where the bolts would be (the brass pin goes through the stock).

[TMB 1]

So are you set on 03A3 or are you looking at 03s too?

[TMB 1]

i'm only interested in the peep sight. thx

Oh, then you wouldn't be interested in this https://shop.dupagetrading.com/produ...c9277d49a179e9 I have one similar, mine doesn't have Mk1 receiver, but is a high number. Its rear sight flips up and has both notch & peep.

[Flyin Brian]

i'm only interested in the peep sight. thx

Both rifles have peep sights, although the A3 is probably easier to operate, but less adjustable.