tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36483455.post6809096314085562011..comments2023-12-07T03:49:54.864-05:00Comments on The Arms Room: Springfield M1903 Mark I: American Icon.Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36483455.post-84218504919199556762007-06-01T17:28:00.000-04:002007-06-01T17:28:00.000-04:00Ooops, forgot to mention: Matching barrel and rec...Ooops, forgot to mention: Matching barrel and receiver on the mark 1. Receiver marked 1918, barrel marked SA, 6-18, A. Still shoots better than I can.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14634360576068750262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36483455.post-31298368213933078232007-06-01T17:24:00.000-04:002007-06-01T17:24:00.000-04:00I have something of a sad tale to tell: Back in t...I have something of a sad tale to tell: Back in the 50's, my grandfather got a couple of rifles from the NRA (or the CMP, I'm not sure) One was a P-17 Eddystone, and the other was a 1903 MKI. The Eddystone is pretty much as issued, except for some of the extra wood on the front of the stock.<BR/><BR/>The tale of woe is on the MK I. Before sending the rifle to my grandfather, the original sight was removed, the stock semi-sporterized, and the receiver drilled and tapped for a Redfield rear peep sight.<BR/><BR/>Still, both rifles are darned accurate, and have gotten me into collecting classic military rifles.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14634360576068750262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36483455.post-1447159765880537232007-05-13T20:18:00.000-04:002007-05-13T20:18:00.000-04:00Thinking about sending a certain 1903A4 to Oleg fo...Thinking about sending a certain 1903A4 to Oleg for a short-term photo opportunity, myself...Gewehr98https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440119702457734221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36483455.post-69782730631299818262007-05-13T06:49:00.000-04:002007-05-13T06:49:00.000-04:00Depending on how closely the finish matches the re...Depending on how closely the finish matches the receiver and the date matches the weapon, it could slightly increase the value.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36483455.post-21748363989140540752007-05-12T19:33:00.000-04:002007-05-12T19:33:00.000-04:00I just got a 1903A3 from CMP. It's a WWII Remingto...I just got a 1903A3 from CMP. It's a WWII Remington.<BR/><BR/> If can find a mint or near mint barrel from the same year, will it increase the value of the gun or will it stay the same?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36483455.post-21749438776766351742007-05-12T11:12:00.000-04:002007-05-12T11:12:00.000-04:00Great post, Tam...and super photos by Oleg.Great post, Tam...and super photos by Oleg.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36483455.post-7644294211924185002007-05-12T10:00:00.000-04:002007-05-12T10:00:00.000-04:00Great post. The Pedersen Device sounds fascinating...Great post. The Pedersen Device sounds fascinating. I'll have to read more about it. I've linked this blog and have been waiting for a new post.Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03716425436529396145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36483455.post-35510742773530235932007-05-12T09:45:00.000-04:002007-05-12T09:45:00.000-04:00Excellent, Sis. You said quite a lot in a short, ...Excellent, Sis. You said quite a lot in a short, informative article, and Oleg's illustrations are outstanding. There are myriad details in the story of the "oh-three rifle." Not the least of these is that the 1903 was the platform upon which the .30'06 cartridge--now entering its second century--was launched.<BR/><BR/>For those whom Tams has inspired to seek more information, E. C. Crossman's <I>Book of the Springfield</I>, 1932, is a good place to start. Actually, subsequent editions are more valuable, in that they go into The Rifle's contributions in WW-II and later.<BR/><BR/>This was a really worthy topic for the reappearence of The Arms Room. Please, don't make us wait another five months for the next. ;)<BR/><BR/>JPG<BR/><BR/>PS-- Yes, I've seen the revision on the Commission '88 rifle, but I wouldn't have seen it if I weren't such a loyal reader of your other blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com