Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present a bolt-action rifle that represents America’s effort to modernize its standard infantry arm early in World War II for a penny-start auction; this is the Remington Model 1903-A3.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: 1903-A3 (03-A3)
Serial: 4182702
Date of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Parkerized Receiver with “White” Barrel
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Pinned Blade on Front Barrel Band with Adjustable Aperture Peep Rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut Stock with Straight Wrist and Comb
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard / The top of the receiver ring is stamped “U.S. / REMINGTON / MODEL OF 03-A3 / 4182702.” The top of the barrel behind the rear sight is stamped “RA / Flaming Bomb Ordnance Proof / 9 - 43.” The left side of the stock above the trigger guard is stamped “RA”, crossed cannons, and the inspector's cartouche “FJA” for Col. Frank J. Atwood.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Remington 1903A3 is a World War II–era evolution of the classic U.S. Springfield Model 1903 rifle, produced primarily between 1942 and 1944 to meet urgent wartime needs. When America entered WWII, demand for service rifles exceeded the production capacity for the M1 Garand, prompting the U.S. government to contract Remington to revive and update the older 1903 pattern. Remington simplified the design to speed manufacturing—most notably by replacing the milled components with stamped parts and introducing a new rear sight mounted on the receiver bridge instead of the barrel. These changes not only reduced costs and production time but also gave the 1903A3 a distinct appearance and handling profile compared to its predecessors.
Model: 1903-A3 (03-A3)
Serial: 4182702
Date of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Parkerized Receiver with “White” Barrel
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Pinned Blade on Front Barrel Band with Adjustable Aperture Peep Rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut Stock with Straight Wrist and Comb
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard / The top of the receiver ring is stamped “U.S. / REMINGTON / MODEL OF 03-A3 / 4182702.” The top of the barrel behind the rear sight is stamped “RA / Flaming Bomb Ordnance Proof / 9 - 43.” The left side of the stock above the trigger guard is stamped “RA”, crossed cannons, and the inspector's cartouche “FJA” for Col. Frank J. Atwood.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Remington 1903A3 is a World War II–era evolution of the classic U.S. Springfield Model 1903 rifle, produced primarily between 1942 and 1944 to meet urgent wartime needs. When America entered WWII, demand for service rifles exceeded the production capacity for the M1 Garand, prompting the U.S. government to contract Remington to revive and update the older 1903 pattern. Remington simplified the design to speed manufacturing—most notably by replacing the milled components with stamped parts and introducing a new rear sight mounted on the receiver bridge instead of the barrel. These changes not only reduced costs and production time but also gave the 1903A3 a distinct appearance and handling profile compared to its predecessors.
In service, the 1903A3 proved accurate, rugged, and dependably familiar to troops already trained on the 1903 platform. Though it was largely issued for training and as supplemental infantry armament—especially early in the war—it earned a solid reputation for precision and reliability. Many examples later saw use in specialized roles, including sniper configurations, and went on to enjoy long second lives in civilian marksmanship and hunting. Today, the Remington-made 1903A3 stands as a significant collectible for both military and firearms historians, reflecting the American wartime industrial surge and the transitional moment between traditional bolt-action service rifles and modern semi-automatic arms.
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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