Need help with springfield armory 1903 value Added pics

[lordvader27]

hello-
I came across a 1903 serial # 405xxx made in 1910 barrel dated 2-10 It looks to be all original
The only markings that I can find on the stock are s and o under where the safty flips up.
thanks,
chris

[Milsurp Collector]

Pictures would be very helpful.

That is a "low-numbered" M1903 that might have faulty heat treating and a brittle receiver. Many/most people consider them not safe to shoot while others think the risk is exaggerated. Because it is a low-numbered M1903 it is less valuable to someone looking for a shooter. However, if it is in truly original configuration (not rebuilt) it is worth more to a M1903 collector who will usually have other M1903s they can shoot if they want. So the originality/condition is key, which is why pictures are necessary.

[lordvader27]

I will try to get some pics in morning.
chris

[lordvader27]

added pics

[Milsurp Collector]

The serial number is for 1910, so it is likely that the barrel is original. However, it looks like the metal was parkerized, likely during an arsenal rebuild. The original finish in 1910 was bluing. The stock is either a replacement of the correct type or the original stock that had the original cartouches sanded off during the rebuild.

As for value, here are some low-numbered SA M1903s sold on gunbroker.com

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=147749573

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=147463118

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=157087563

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=151810919

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=149853839

[skscj]

Nice finger-groove stock and sling.

[lordvader27]

thanks for the info!
chris

[TRICKSTER]

Is there a date stamped into the sling? If it's as old as it looks, it could be worth some money also.