? Value of S.A. 1903

FAL4ME2 · October 20, 2003, 14:26

What is a S.A.1903 30/06 worth i would say cond. VG 80% finnish
Bore looks like new stock has dings/scraps but no cracks butt plate
has no finnish & dose have front sight cover serial # 12446xx

THANKs for any help

Olddawg · October 20, 2003, 14:45

It sounds like a nice $400 piece.

FP1201 · October 20, 2003, 15:06

By and large, most 1903s are +/- $400. rifles.
If they are low serial numbered Rock Island, or Springfield rifles they are -/+ $300. There are a LOT of variances dictating the value of your rifle: Manufacturer, originality, condition, condition, and condition.
Has it been Bubba-ized? (drilled and tapped, cut-down stock,...)
The low numbered rifles are considered by many to be unsafe to shoot because of heat treating issues. If you'll post the serial number using XX for the last two, someone will post it your rifle falls within that range.
Gone are the days when they could be bought as surplus for < $20.00

FAL4ME2 · October 20, 2003, 19:46

Well i found out it was made in 1922 witch is after the heat treating
& nichel steel update & i think it got a new bbl becase right behind the
front sight there's S.A. FLAMEING BOMB then 8-42 every thing else
is like it came new.
PS. I give 220.00 for it.

gunhead · October 20, 2003, 21:38

I have'nt seen any around here(LI, NY) for less then $600, some all beat up!
I guess whatever they can get is what they ask? But I have'nt seen many sold.
I think most are CMP rifles anyway, trying to turn a nice profit!
Rich

October 20, 2003, 14:26	#1
FAL4ME2 Registered FALaholic #: 10625 Join Date: May 2003 Location: SW MO. Posts: 102	? Value of S.A. 1903 What is a S.A.1903 30/06 worth i would say cond. VG 80% finnish Bore looks like new stock has dings/scraps but no cracks butt plate has no finnish & dose have front sight cover serial # 12446xx THANKs for any help

October 20, 2003, 15:06	#3
FP1201 Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 4995 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: adams new york Posts: 1,165	By and large, most 1903s are +/- $400. rifles. If they are low serial numbered Rock Island, or Springfield rifles they are -/+ $300. There are a LOT of variances dictating the value of your rifle: Manufacturer, originality, condition, condition, and condition. Has it been Bubba-ized? (drilled and tapped, cut-down stock,...) The low numbered rifles are considered by many to be unsafe to shoot because of heat treating issues. If you'll post the serial number using XX for the last two, someone will post it your rifle falls within that range. Gone are the days when they could be bought as surplus for < $20.00 __________________ "How badly you've gotta pee is in direct proportion to how dirty your hands are." "Jeez, if I was a crack head, at least I'd have an excuse."

October 20, 2003, 19:46	#4
FAL4ME2 Registered FALaholic #: 10625 Join Date: May 2003 Location: SW MO. Posts: 102	Well i found out it was made in 1922 witch is after the heat treating & nichel steel update & i think it got a new bbl becase right behind the front sight there's S.A. FLAMEING BOMB then 8-42 every thing else is like it came new. PS. I give 220.00 for it. Last edited by FAL4ME2; October 20, 2003 at 21:09.

October 20, 2003, 21:38	#5
gunhead Registered FALaholic #: 2820 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Posts: 2,395	I have'nt seen any around here(LI, NY) for less then $600, some all beat up! I guess whatever they can get is what they ask? But I have'nt seen many sold. I think most are CMP rifles anyway, trying to turn a nice profit! Rich __________________ Gun-Head "Who ever said that Common Sense was so Common?"

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October 20, 2003, 14:45	#2
Olddawg Registered FALaholic #: 7858 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 35	It sounds like a nice $400 piece.