Rebuilding sporter M1903

[Bhobbs]

I just bought an M1903 made in 1918 with a serial # of 910xxx so the heat treat problem was already addressed with my receiver. I just want to know what the best way of restoring it is? The barrel is not original and is pretty used but has decent rifling and the stock is an after market sporter stock with no upper hand guard or butt plate.

If I buy a new production stock where can I find the metal parts?

[telcolineman]

Try CMP for the metal and other parts

[Milsurp Collector]

http://www.ssporters.com/parts/Springfield%201903.htm

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Products.aspx?catid=11901

http://www.sarcoinc.com/rifles.html

http://www.thecmp.org/stocksets.htm

http://www.thecollectorsource.com/page/1219295

[gunboat]

In my opinion, you have a decent sporter/shooter - Sell it to partially fund buying a good as issued 03. You will end up spending more for a restoration than a decent 03 would cost. I presume there is no family or historical value to the weapon you have. My ha-penny

[Bhobbs]

In my opinion, you have a decent sporter/shooter - Sell it to partially fund buying a good as issued 03. You will end up spending more for a restoration than a decent 03 would cost. I presume there is no family or historical value to the weapon you have. My ha-penny

I got it for $175 so I don't have much invested in it. Maybe I should just keep it for now and buy an as issued 03 later.

[smle-man]

I got it for $175 so I don't have much invested in it. Maybe I should just keep it for now and buy an as issued 03 later.

yes

[6mmintl]

I have:
40 trigger Assy’s (most with springs) , different mfg’s, Most are new/unissued $8.00 ea.

1 trigger/sear pin $2.00 ea.

13 Complete striker Assy’s with broken/ground firing pin tips. Most are like new. $12.00 ea.

2 1903 (Contour bolt sleeve) striker Assy’s with broken firing pin tips. $20.00 ea. Exe.

4 handguard rear/receiver bands. Used. $4.00 ea.

30 03A3 bayonet lug front bands, new to slight use $6.00 ea. Well used. $3.00 No screws.

3 stamped trigger guards, used $18.00 ea.

3 tamped followers and springs new $8.00 ea.

1 worn Buttplate $5.00 ea.

11 Stacking swivel bands, 5 W/swivel/screws Used. $8.00 ea., 4 with only swivel screws. Used. $5.00 ea., 2 bands only $1.00


32 Lower band assy w/swivel/screw 11 lt. use. $ 20, 12 used painted/rusted $10, 5 bands and swivel, lt. rust & no screws $5.00 ea. 7 stripped thrd. Bands $1.00

24 rear sling swivel screws $.50 ea.

3 rear action bolt stock spacers and three rear stock bolts

2 front action screws $1.00 ea.

1 set of stock reinforcing thru bolts $15



Other stuff
40 WWII/Vietnam style canvas sling keepers $1.00 ea.
1917 Enfield offset sling swivel WO/Base $5.00
12 M16 blank firing adapters 2 new style, 8 old style. $3.00 ea.
50 .223 blanks
2 Redfield Olympic (small bore) front sights with inserts.
3 Daisey micrometer rear sights that clamp on to dovetail with two screws like an Anschutz sight.
1 Daisey stock spacer/plastic
1 Remington 37 target 22 single shot adapter.
2 Rem 514T sling swivel rails
1 Remington 40X plastic hand stop (60’s) with sling swivel.