1906-1907 M1903 Springfield C&R Rifle - Auction
1906-1907 M1903 Springfield C&R Rifle - Auction
- Manufactured by Springfield Armory
- Made in the USA
- C&R eligible
- .30-06 Springfield caliber
- Bolt-action
- 1-07 dated Springfield Armory barrel with flaming bomb stamp (good rifling still present)
- Receiver serial number is in the 1906 manufacturing range (119,001 - 269,450)
- Time period correct straight stock with finger grooves
- NRA rated Good to VG surplus condition
- Please see disclaimer below
This C&R-eligible M1903 Springfield rifle was manufactured by Springfield Armory in the United States and is chambered in .30-06 Springfield. The bolt-action rifle features a Springfield Armory barrel dated 1-07 with a flaming bomb stamp and good rifling still present. The receiver serial number falls within the 1906 manufacturing range of 119,001–269,450. It retains a period-correct straight stock with finger grooves and is rated in good to very good surplus condition. Please see the applicable disclaimer below.
Disclaimer - M1903 rifles manufactured in or before 1918 used receivers & bolts that received improper heat treatment insufficient to contain pressures generated by firing ammunition. These parts can be brittle & may fracture when fired, exposing the shooter to risk of serious injury or death.
Do not fire: Any Springfield Armory M1903 with a receiver serial number below approx. "800,000"; any Rock Island Arsenal M1903 with a receiver serial number below "285,508"; or, any bolt with a straight down handle profile (a known profile for low number bolts)
For safety, have the rifle inspected by a qualified gunsmith before use. These rifles are offered as collector's items only, for display or drill purposes & should never be fired.
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Data sheet
- Caliber
- 30-06 SPRINGFIELD
- Action
- Bolt
Important C&R Notice
It is the C&R holders Legal Responsibility to ensure the item is legal in their state BEFORE placing the order. We can not ship C&R items to MD C&R they will have to process through a FFL Dealer. A Curio & Relic License is a kind of Federal Firearms License (FFL) that allows a collector to purchase collectable firearms as a licensed dealer. C&R holders must place the order first and then email Sales@atlanticfirearms.com with the C&R license along with their name and order number. If you do not possess a C&R license and the item is legal in your state we can still ship it to a FFL dealer who is willing to accept it's transfer.
Condition Standards for Antique/Surplus Firearms (As defined by the National Rifle Association)
- FACTORY NEW- all original parts; 100% original finish; in perfect condition in every respect, inside and out.
- EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; unmarred wood; fine bore.
- FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood, good bore.
- VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised; bore disregarded for collectors firearms.
- GOOD- some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned or reblued; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; wood refinished, scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.
- FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned or reblued; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.
- POOR- major and minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated; wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm.
The process of grading and inspecting surplus firearms is very subjective and involves numerous details. We always try our best to be as accurate as possible, but we do not inspect firearms and rely on the rating provided by the importer. It is important with the nature of surplus firearms that it be thoroughly cleaned and inspected before use, preferably by a knowledgeable and trained Gunsmith. Please make sure that you are using the correct ammo for the firearm and understand the safe operating procedure.There is no warranty or returns offered on surplus firearms unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by email with sales@atlanticfirearms.com.
Acceptance of NRA Condition Rating
By purchasing this surplus item you acknowledge that you have read and understand the NRA Rating System for surplus items as defined by the National Rifle Association outlined in the product description. The NRA Rating system provides a nationally recognized standard to judge the surplus condition. Please make sure you have reviewed the condition rating and the NRA rating list posted in the item listing.Any returned surplus items that fall within these ratings will be subject to our return restocking policy.
