Springfield 1903 help

[emcon5]

Not that it really matters, because the new barrel won't change the fact the action is weak, but the barrel has the ordinance department flaming bomb, right?

Was the military still re-barreling low numbered actions in WW2?

If it was mine, I would probably handload down to 300 Savage pressures and shoot it, but I wouldn't shoot factory .30-06 in it. It could still be a decent ~200 yard deer rifle.

Sadly as a sportorized low numbered rifle, it really isn't worth much.

[Angel g]

Yes the barrel has the flame and is marked s-a 1-42 I sold the rifle to my buddy and told him about the problem hope he dosen't blow it or himself up

[mosinnagantm9130]

Was the military still re-barreling low numbered actions in WW2?

Yes. The USMC didn't trade in their low numbers for Garands until late 42/early 43. The M1903 saw heavy action on Guadalcanal.