{"product_id":"wwi-u-s-springfield-armory-model-1903-early-serial-number-30-06-springfield","title":"WWI U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 – Early Serial Number – .30-06 Springfield","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWI-era U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emanufactured by Springfield Armory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and chambered in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.30-06 Springfield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is an early-production example bearing serial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e347643\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Early Springfield Armory-produced M1903 rifles remain among the most sought-after variants by U.S. military firearms collectors due to their historical significance and their important role during the World War I era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rifle is fitted with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock Island Arsenal (R.I.A.) barrel dated 12-18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, indicating a documented U.S. military arsenal rebarrel performed during its service life rather than retaining its original early barrel. This configuration reflects the rifle's long military service and arsenal maintenance history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rifle retains its classic M1903 military configuration, including the ladder rear sight, full-length military stock, handguard, stacking swivel, and checkered steel butt plate. The stock is structurally sound with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno visible cracks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showing only honest service wear consistent with its age. The metal components remain in very good condition with an attractive military finish. Mechanically, the rifle functions properly, and the bore is bright with strong, well-defined rifling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, this is a historically significant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpringfield Armory-produced World War I Model 1903\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that combines an early Springfield Armory receiver with a documented U.S. arsenal replacement barrel, making it an excellent collectible representing the long service life of one of America's most iconic military rifles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406419288175,"sku":"NR000264","price":2550.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/7645.jpg?v=1782490808","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/fr\/products\/wwi-u-s-springfield-armory-model-1903-early-serial-number-30-06-springfield","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}