Whats my 03-A3 worth??

[CrippledPidgeon]

This rifle has not been shot in over 40 years. The last time it was used was for the last competition it was in. I assume everything on it is all original.

My 03A3 memory is a little fuzzy, but it looks like except for the sights, all the parts in the gun could have been made by Remington. The only thing that I can't tell is the bolt. On the underside of the bolt handle, there should be a stamped letter. If it's an "R," then it's a Remington bolt. If it's an "X" or if there's nothing stamped there, then it's a Smith-Corona bolt.

The buttplate and magazine cover look like they're Remington (they won't be marked as such. Remington's checkering on the buttplate is finer than on a S-C, and the front of the Remington magazine cover is square behind the bolt, where the S-C is curved).

[Enfield47]

It looks like the rifle was manufactured in 1942.

Serial numbers for 1942:
1942‑3000001‑3348085 (M1903)
1942‑3348086‑3607999 (M1903A3)
1942‑3708000‑4707999 (M1903A3)
1942‑4992001‑5784000 (M1903A3)

Not sure what your rifle is worth but Atlantic Firearms has some that have been rebuilt with a new Criterion barrel for $789, Centerfire Systems has some rebuilt ones with a new barrel for $750. At least that might give you a starting point for a reference of the value. Even if yours is worth less, I like yours better because it has a personal story behind it.

[mosinnagantm9130]

Made 1942. I'd value it around $500. It has been rebarreled (1-44 barrel) and it looks refinished to me. Still, a nice shooter with family history.

[bruceflinch]

Made 1942. I'd value it around $500. It has been rebarreled (1-44 barrel) and it looks refinished to me. Still, a nice shooter with family history.

Nice Heirloom piece, especially since your Grandfather competed with it.
Did you get any old scorecards/targets/paperwork?

[pro-nra]

With a 44 tube it will be a 2 groove. Nice scant stock. Too bad it is DT.

[Mustang]

I like and collect 1903 based target rifles and have several similar to yours...

A Remington 1903




A Springfield 1903




And a Rock Island 1903




As I said, I love these rifles, but the plain truth is that they are no longer competitive in High Power matches and have a limited appeal to target shooters. And because they have target sights, they aren't allowed in vintage matches.

IMO, these rifles are worth about $450 with a good barrel.