Description
Item Description
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Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this historic bolt-action rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Remington 1903A3 (03-A3)!
Included with the rifle is the original Letterkenny Ordnance shipping document, which shows the sale to J. Harry Kuechler of Columbus, OH, dated "6/5/61" for $14.50, including shipping and handling. Kuechler later sold the rifle to Dr. Paul H. Dillahunt, also of Columbus, on December 5, 1972. In March 1972, Dr. Dillahunt sold it to John Martin, also of Columbus, OH. A notarized letter of authenticity is provided, certifying the rifle by serial number as part of the personal collection of Staff Sergeant John W. Martin. This letter, signed by SSGT Martin’s son, William B. Martin, also includes a photograph of the “506th”.
John W. Martin was a non-commissioned officer with Easy Company of the 101st Airborne Division, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment. He was one of the original 140 "Toccoa men" of Easy Company and was portrayed by Dexter Fletcher in the HBO series Band of Brothers.
This rifle is a remarkable collectible, once belonging to a hero of the Battle of Normandy D-Day, Operation Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: 1903A3 (03-A3)
Serial: 3887740
Date of Manufacture: 1942
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The top of the receiver ring is stamped "U.S./Remington/Model 03-A3/3887740.” The barrel is stamped "RA (Flaming Bomb) 6-42". The left side of the stock, just above the trigger, is stamped with the faint crossed cannons stamp and the “FJA” cartouche (FJA stands for Frank J. Atwood).
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The M1903 and the M1903A3 rifles were used in combat alongside the M1 Garand by the US military during World War II and saw extensive use and action in the hands of US troops in Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific. The US Marines were initially armed with M1903 rifles in early battles in the Pacific, such as the Battle of Guadalcanal, but the jungle battle environment generally favored self-loading rifles; later, Army units arriving to the island were armed with M1 Garands. The U.S. Army Rangers were also a major user of the M1903 and the M1903A3 during World War II, with the Springfield being preferred over the M1 Garand for certain commando missions. World War II saw new production of the Springfield at private manufacturers such as the Remington Arms and Smith-Corona Typewriter companies. Remington began production of the M1903 in September 1941, at serial number 3,000,000, using old tooling from the Rock Island Arsenal, which had been in storage since 1919.
Serial: 3887740
Date of Manufacture: 1942
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The top of the receiver ring is stamped "U.S./Remington/Model 03-A3/3887740.” The barrel is stamped "RA (Flaming Bomb) 6-42". The left side of the stock, just above the trigger, is stamped with the faint crossed cannons stamp and the “FJA” cartouche (FJA stands for Frank J. Atwood).
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The M1903 and the M1903A3 rifles were used in combat alongside the M1 Garand by the US military during World War II and saw extensive use and action in the hands of US troops in Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific. The US Marines were initially armed with M1903 rifles in early battles in the Pacific, such as the Battle of Guadalcanal, but the jungle battle environment generally favored self-loading rifles; later, Army units arriving to the island were armed with M1 Garands. The U.S. Army Rangers were also a major user of the M1903 and the M1903A3 during World War II, with the Springfield being preferred over the M1 Garand for certain commando missions. World War II saw new production of the Springfield at private manufacturers such as the Remington Arms and Smith-Corona Typewriter companies. Remington began production of the M1903 in September 1941, at serial number 3,000,000, using old tooling from the Rock Island Arsenal, which had been in storage since 1919.
The very early rifles are almost indistinguishable from 1919-made Rock Island rifles. As the already worn tooling began to wear beyond use, Remington began seeking Army approval for a continuously increasing number of changes and simplifications to both speed up manufacturing and improve performance. The milled parts on the Remington M1903 were gradually replaced with stamped parts until, at about serial number 3,330,000, the Army and Remington recognized that a new model name was appropriate. Other features of the M1903, such as high-grade walnut stocks with finger grooves, were replaced with less expensive but serviceable substitutes. Most milled parts made by Remington were marked with an "R". Production of the M1903 was discontinued in favor of the M1903A3.
The most noticeable visual difference in the M1903A3 was the replacement of the barrel-mounted rear sight with a smaller, simpler aperture rear sight mounted on the rear of the receiver, which was designed by Remington; it was primarily adopted in order to speed familiarization by soldiers already trained on the M1 Garand, which had a similar sighting system. Other modifications included a new stamped cartridge follower; the rounded edges of the new design largely alleviated the "fourth-round jam" complaints of the earlier machined part.
Condition/Contents:
Condition/Contents:
This example is in EXCELLENT condition for its age showing much less than the normal evidence of extensive consumer use or handling that we can see. This example will ship with an original Letterkenny Ordnance shipping document, a notarized letter of authenticity signed by SSGT Martin’s son, William B. Martin, a photograph of the “506th” and other paperwork pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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