1903 springfield

[mdonzi]

pic this up over the weekend on a trade dates 1934 barrel date in 4-33 has a block marked SA SPG on the side p on stock has a W 37 under bolt lug looks to be and original gun but I don't know that much a bought them any info would be great just oiled it some shot it once

 

[mdonzi]

some more pic there are a few numbers on stock I don't know what there for ?

 

[fred333]

"P" = proof, i.e., the rifle was test-fired by the armory. You may find these on the underside of both the stock and barrel.
I'm guessing the other stampings relate to either the armory or military identifications.
Nice-looking '03. Enjoy it!

 

[dist1646]

Very nice! Those "C" stocks are the best of all the '03 stocks. Looks like it has an early smooth butt plate too.

 

[Rem700fan]

SA SPG is the inspectors stamp when built at Springfield Armory. Are you sure the 7 in 37 is not some other cartouche? From the pic it appears it may something other than a 7. I am looking on phone so not sure. Nice rifle. An 03 is on my list to buy.
Where's the feet?

 

[Dave91]

Looks nice. Interesting that it has a C stock and the old style handguard. What did you trade for it if you don't mind telling?

 

[stu929]

Nice rifle. I would grab some steel wool or scotch bright and some pto or blo and clean up some of the dirt bet she will shine. Just be gentle.

 

[lee2]

nice find! looks like a keeper.

 

[mtel]

Good looking rifle. Bet she cleans up well.

 

[mdonzi]

thanks for the info guys dave traded a few 22s do you guys think the stock might be original to the gun the other # on the stock is d-1835 i did not want to clean it to much
may take it with me to arms show to get info might have put a few rounds thru it this week

 

[Oldcarjunkie]

thanks for the info guys dave traded a few 22s do you guys think the stock might be original to the gun the other # on the stock is d-1835 i did not want to clean it to much
may take it with me to arms show to get info might have put a few rounds thru it this week

Contact Drmsparks, he likes US military guns and might be able to tell you more. Looks like a decent original gun to me, Congrats!

 

[Dave91]

thanks for the info guys dave traded a few 22s do you guys think the stock might be original to the gun the other # on the stock is d-1835 i did not want to clean it to much
may take it with me to arms show to get info might have put a few rounds thru it this week

It's very possible the stock is original. C stocks were introduced in the 30's and became standard for later production guns like yours.

 

[metalman3006]

Check out the bottom of the page.

http://www.trfindley.com/origstmps/m1903guidea.jpg

 

[Mendozaco]

Congrats.. A nice pickup. Go out and shoot her. I got one two weeks ago and I can't wait for the weather to get better to shoot my. Welcome to the 1903 club.

 

[Augie]

You did well,really nice 03 and the stock is worth a fair amount by itself.