Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this historical bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the U.S. Remington Arms Model 1903!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: U.S. Remington Arms Company
Model: 1903
Serial: 3082982
Date of Manufacture: 1942
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Blade Post-Type Front with US (Flaming Bomb) Ordnance Hood and Flip-Up Rear Sight Graduated to 2,700yd
Stock/Grips: Original "Type S" Style Straight Grip Oil-Finished American Black Walnut Stock without Grasping Grooves
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard / The top of the receiver ring is stamped “ U.S. / REMINGTON / MODEL 1903 / 3082982.” The barrel behind the front sight is stamped “R A / (Flaming Bomb) Ordnance / 4 - 42.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The U.S. Model 1903 “Springfield” rifle holds an enduring reputation as one of the finest bolt-action rifles ever issued by the American military, serving from its adoption in 1903 until the introduction of the semi-automatic M1 Garand in 1936. Even after the Garand’s adoption, the ’03 continued as the primary service rifle until Garand production could catch up with demand. Initially produced at Springfield Armory and Rock Island Arsenal, the rifle remained central to U.S. military armament through World War I and into World War II. By 1940–41, with the British desperate for arms after Dunkirk and exploring rifle contracts with Remington, the U.S. Ordnance Department stepped in. The British contracts were quickly canceled under the new Lend-Lease program, and Remington was instead tasked with restarting M1903 production using the old Rock Island machinery. Remington received its first large order in late 1941, and production began almost immediately. Early rifles were finely finished, closely resembling late World War I Rock Island rifles, with grasping grooves in their straight-grip stocks, parkerized finishes, and careful machining. These rifles were stamped “U.S./Remington/Model 1903” on the receiver ring and bore all the hallmarks of careful craftsmanship.
Model: 1903
Serial: 3082982
Date of Manufacture: 1942
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Blade Post-Type Front with US (Flaming Bomb) Ordnance Hood and Flip-Up Rear Sight Graduated to 2,700yd
Stock/Grips: Original "Type S" Style Straight Grip Oil-Finished American Black Walnut Stock without Grasping Grooves
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard / The top of the receiver ring is stamped “ U.S. / REMINGTON / MODEL 1903 / 3082982.” The barrel behind the front sight is stamped “R A / (Flaming Bomb) Ordnance / 4 - 42.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The U.S. Model 1903 “Springfield” rifle holds an enduring reputation as one of the finest bolt-action rifles ever issued by the American military, serving from its adoption in 1903 until the introduction of the semi-automatic M1 Garand in 1936. Even after the Garand’s adoption, the ’03 continued as the primary service rifle until Garand production could catch up with demand. Initially produced at Springfield Armory and Rock Island Arsenal, the rifle remained central to U.S. military armament through World War I and into World War II. By 1940–41, with the British desperate for arms after Dunkirk and exploring rifle contracts with Remington, the U.S. Ordnance Department stepped in. The British contracts were quickly canceled under the new Lend-Lease program, and Remington was instead tasked with restarting M1903 production using the old Rock Island machinery. Remington received its first large order in late 1941, and production began almost immediately. Early rifles were finely finished, closely resembling late World War I Rock Island rifles, with grasping grooves in their straight-grip stocks, parkerized finishes, and careful machining. These rifles were stamped “U.S./Remington/Model 1903” on the receiver ring and bore all the hallmarks of careful craftsmanship.
However, as America entered World War II and demands for rifles skyrocketed, Remington was forced to make rapid production changes to meet quantity goals. Using the old Rock Island equipment proved problematic, and the Ordnance Department authorized numerous shortcuts to speed manufacturing. Over time, polished finishes were eliminated, tolerances were relaxed, and milled components were gradually replaced with stamped parts. Features like the stock grasping grooves, lightning cuts on the rear sight base, and certain machining steps were deleted altogether. These rifles, informally called “M1903 Modifieds,” reflected wartime expediency, prioritizing numbers over traditional craftsmanship. While the earliest Remington rifles resembled finely made pre-war Springfields, later production clearly displayed these cost-saving measures. Still, the rifles remained rugged, reliable, and highly serviceable, seeing wide distribution for training, combat, and Allied support through programs like Lend-Lease. Many were issued to New Zealand and some went to the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific. Though streamlined in manufacture, the Remington M1903s maintained their strong action and accuracy, cementing their role as an essential stopgap rifle in the early war years and making them highly significant to both collectors and historians today.
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.
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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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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