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03a3 #16096768 05/19/21
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 971 Central Oregon N nash22 OP Campfire Regular
OP nash22 Campfire Regular N Joined: May 2004 Posts: 971 Central Oregon	Looked at a Springfield 03a3 barreled action with all hardware in excellent condition. Only thing missing is the stock. Bore is excellent condition also. Barrel date is 42 or 44, can't remember which. What would one expect to pay for this? Thanks

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Re: 03a3 nash22 #16096797 05/19/21
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rickt300 Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 13,401 Texas	As in stock Military? Dog I rescued in January

Re: 03a3 nash22 #16096874 05/19/21
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OP nash22 Campfire Regular N Joined: May 2004 Posts: 971 Central Oregon	Yes military stock.

Re: 03a3 nash22 #16096887 05/19/21
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Spotshooter Campfire Ranger S Joined: May 2003 Posts: 16,971 Eastern KS	Boyds has them without the bolt race cut which you can file into place and then refinish it. Good rifle... Spot shooter www.prairiefireprecision.com

Re: 03a3 nash22 #16096901 05/19/21
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OP nash22 Campfire Regular N Joined: May 2004 Posts: 971 Central Oregon	It's still full military configuration, has not been sporterized..

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Re: 03a3 nash22 #16096919 05/19/21
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NYNY Campfire Member N Joined: Apr 2021 Posts: 413	Numrich had stocks and handguards when I built my SC tribute 03A4. As seen on USN Liberty Ship in Viet Nam 1967 w.6X Condor. Was told used for mine destruction.

Re: 03a3 nash22 #16097120 05/19/21
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Theo Gallus Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,507 40N, 82 1/2W	OldGuns.net has an unissued 03A3 scant stock for $115. I'd bet they have forearms and furniture listed too. Full Mil 03A3s in nice condition can go for over $1000 easy IME. "Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling

Re: 03a3 nash22 #16097129 05/19/21
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gnoahhh Campfire Ranger G Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,081 Annapolis, Md.	Assuming you mean how much for the barreled action, I would say around $500 IF everything is there in nice condition and not mucked with and literally all you need is the wood. Because in the end you'll end up with $7-800 in it and that would be max in my book. (But I'm known for not caring too much for 03A3's.) Truth be told A3's are fetching more than that but in more "original" condition than yours would be. "You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty

Re: 03a3 nash22 #16097140 05/19/21
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,081 Annapolis, Md. G gnoahhh Campfire Ranger
gnoahhh Campfire Ranger G Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,081 Annapolis, Md.	IMO scant stocks were a fugly abomination 80 years and remain so today. "You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty

Re: 03a3 nash22 #16097154 05/19/21
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fourbore Campfire Regular F Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA	Also looking for C stock to make an a4 clone like NYNY. Seems like the whole world is sold out of everything these days. I will pass on a scant for reasons already given. I got a Remington barrel A3 action without all the hardware for $200 at a local shop, last week. Not a place known for discounts. The bolt work has been expertly converted to A4. Has a 1903 milled trigger guard and the trigger. I already have a butt plate. Not much missing. I would say based on what I gave, $300 for the OP's question.

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Re: 03a3 nash22 #16097409 05/19/21
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,081 Annapolis, Md. G gnoahhh Campfire Ranger
gnoahhh Campfire Ranger G Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,081 Annapolis, Md.	Who was it who said " more Springfield sniper rifles exist today than there were in 1945". All in good fun- I built a M1941 USMC 03A1 sniper complete with 8x Unertl a couple years ago. A mean shooting SOB.😁 "You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty

Re: 03a3 gnoahhh #16097456 05/19/21
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OP nash22 Campfire Regular N Joined: May 2004 Posts: 971 Central Oregon	Yep, everything is there except for the factory stock.

Re: 03a3 gnoahhh #16097608 05/19/21
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Theo Gallus Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,507 40N, 82 1/2W	Originally Posted by gnoahhh IMO scant stocks were a fugly abomination 80 years and remain so today. Well, you have taste. "Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling

Re: 03a3 nash22 #16097640 05/19/21
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eric1186 Campfire Member Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 365 Idatucky	I wish surplus C stocks were cheap and available like they were a few years back...

Re: 03a3 nash22 #16098239 05/19/21
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Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,752 West of the Blue Ridge	I suspect any current enthusiasm for A3s is about the sights. Wouldn’t mind having one myself just to shoot. Or a nice Swede, or a K31, or even a 1917 or P14. Where I’d put it is a whole ‘nother problem. What fresh Hell is this?

Re: 03a3 nash22 #16098354 05/19/21
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OP nash22 Campfire Regular N Joined: May 2004 Posts: 971 Central Oregon	So if I could pick it up for around $250 I should probably get it.

Re: 03a3 nash22 #16098504 05/19/21
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,024 Battle Born	Originally Posted by nash22 So if I could pick it up for around $250 I should probably get it. I'm in agreement with the guy that said it's probably worth $300.00 in its current condition, so yes $250.00 is a "no brainer". Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

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