{"product_id":"remington-u-s-model-1903a3-30-06-1943-likely-original-wwii-configuration-excellent-condition","title":"Remington U.S. Model 1903A3 – .30-06 – 1943 –Original WWII Configuration – Excellent Condition","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an exceptionally well-preserved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1943 Remington U.S. Model 1903A3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bolt-action service rifle chambered in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.30-06 Springfield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The M1903A3 was an important wartime development of the classic M1903 series, most notably featuring the receiver-mounted adjustable aperture rear sight and simplified production features designed for large-scale WWII manufacture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the strongest features of this rifle is the excellent consistency of its major components. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth the receiver and barrel are Remington manufactured and date to the 1943 period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with their manufacturer and production timeframe closely corresponding. Other visible components also display consistent Remington characteristics. Based on the observable dates, markings, and component configuration, this rifle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eretains its original WWII Remington configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebolt assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is particularly noteworthy, with clear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemington “R” manufacturer markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e visible on multiple components, including the safety, cocking components, and other parts of the bolt assembly. The presence of numerous correctly R-marked Remington components, together with the Remington receiver and barrel, gives the rifle excellent period and manufacturer consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stock also retains important WWII U.S. military acceptance markings. A large rectangular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“FJA” cartouche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains visible on the left side, associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrank J. Atwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and characteristic of wartime Remington M1903A3 inspection and acceptance. Additional, lighter inspection and production markings remain visible on the stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn old \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“377”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marking is visible on the upper portion near the butt, while another worn rectangular marking on the left side still appears to contain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“37”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. As the latter is no longer completely legible, no specific interpretation is made, but these markings remain part of the stock’s historical service history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estock is in very good overall condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, retaining an attractive natural dark-brown military appearance. It shows honest service and storage wear, including scattered handling marks, small dents, and scratches consistent with its age. The wood remains solid and stable, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno obvious major cracks or structural damage observed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Important markings, including the FJA cartouche, remain readily visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front sight cover also retains notable U.S. military markings, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“C64157-4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on one side and a clear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriangle-G manufacturer’s mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the opposite side. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“P” proof mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is also present on the barrel. These smaller military production and inspection markings remain well preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emetal finish is particularly attractive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, retaining the distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eolive-green to gray-green Parkerized appearance associated with WWII U.S. military firearms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The receiver, barrel, and major metal components display a very pleasing and consistent period appearance. Normal handling and edge wear is present, but no obvious severe corrosion is observed, and numerous original production and inspection markings remain clearly visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebore is exceptionally bright and clean, with strong and clearly defined rifling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. No obvious heavy corrosion or significant pitting is observed, making the bore condition another particularly attractive feature of this example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rifle retains its complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM1903A3 military configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including the receiver-mounted adjustable aperture rear sight, protected front sight, full military stock and handguards, sling hardware, and steel buttplate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, this is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every well-preserved and highly consistent 1943 Remington M1903A3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, highlighted by its period-correct Remington receiver and barrel, numerous R-marked Remington components, FJA-inspected military stock, bright bore, and particularly attractive WWII olive-green Parkerized finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54267514585199,"sku":"NR000311","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_9856.jpg?v=1789056557","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/zh\/products\/remington-u-s-model-1903a3-30-06-1943-likely-original-wwii-configuration-excellent-condition","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}