Finally scratched my itch for an 03A3 *new pictures*

[SonofWWIIDI]

Awesome!

The wood on all those look fantastic. I especially like the grain on the 03, and the M1A(?).

[highpower]

Barrel dates can be from zero to three months earlier than the manufacture date of the receiver so I see nothing wrong with that rifle at all. In fact that is one of the nicest A3's I have seen in a long time.

Different parts were finished using different processes, so things like the green of the receiver vs the bluing on other small parts is correct. If you see one that all the parts have the same finish, it is definitely a rebuild. The stock is especially nice too. The dark hue is indicative of the aging of the original linseed oil finish.

[Black Majik]

Niiiiiice...

[Anubis Laughed]

Great 03A3, very nice find!

[rdfact]

You got an excellent price on that rifle. Looking forward to a range report.

[73 RB-Z]

Very nice! A 1903 is on my short list along with an Enfield of some type.

Am I seeing correctly, is that M1917 chrome or nickel plated on some parts?

Nice rifles, love the Garand and M1A(?)

[phungn]

Very nice! A 1903 is on my short list along with an Enfield of some type.

Am I seeing correctly, is that M1917 chrome or nickel plated on some parts?

Nice rifles, love the Garand and M1A(?)

Yup it's a former parade rifle.