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WW2, 1943 Dated, US Army Remington Made, Springfield Model 1903/A3 SNIPERS .30-06 Calibre Bolt Action Rifle. **UK 2012 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED.** - D 6050 The M1903 Springfield, formally the United States Rifle, Calibre .30-06, Model 1903, is an American clip loaded, 5 shot, bolt-action service rifle used primarily during the first half of the 20th century. It was officially adopted as a United States military bolt action rifle on June 19, 1903, and saw service in World War I. The Springfield rifle was officially replaced as the standard infantry rifle by the faster firing semi automatic 8 round M1 Garand in 1937 but production continued alongside the Garrand during WW2. The M1903 Springfield remained in service as a standard issue infantry rifle during World War 2, due to the U.S. entered the war without sufficient M1 rifles to arm all troops. The rifle remained in service as a sniper rifle during World War 2, the Korean War, and even in the early stages of the Vietnam War. This is a rare Springfield Model 03-A3 snipers rifle made by Remington which has no sights fitted to the breech which has been machined to accept a telescopic sight mount nor a foresight. The rifles metalwork is undamaged with its original phosphate finish and its woodwork is complete and undamaged. The rifle is crisply stamped on the breech housing 'U.S. Remington Model 03-A3' and serial 3986245 dating it to 1943. The stock is stamped on the right hand side at the wrist RIA (Rock Island Arsenal) who have inspected or serviced this rifle at some point in its life. It has a blade fore sight and adjustable rear sight, bayonet lug and sling swivels. The barrel is stamped at the muzzle with "RA Remington Arms) 5-43 (May 1943) together with the Frankford arsenal ignited grenade mark. The rifle is fitted with all 3 sling swivels and steel butt plate with trap. Deactivated to UK specification in 2012 the rifle cocks and dry fires. The price for this rare example of a WW2 dated 1903/A3 Remington Springfield snipers rifle including deactivation certificate and UK delivery. D 6050 £1,750.00
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