1903 A3

golf311 · 02-01-2007, 07:06 PM

I've owned this rifle for twenty years, and just revived interest in it. I want to shoot the 110gr bullet to keep the recoil down...varmint type stuff, and have been thinking about a scope for it. Any suggestions as to scope and or mounts? Thanks.

Oxford · 02-01-2007, 07:52 PM

My 03A3 doesn't have a scope mounted...so I don't know exactly your answer. But...is the receiver predrilled for rings and scope? Maybe getting a military scope to keep it looking basically originally would work.

Otherwise, check with a gunsmith for advice.

However, personally, I wouldn't change anything permanent on my 03A3. The iron sights work great for my deer hunting needs at 100 yds +/-.

Mooseman684 · 02-02-2007, 01:04 AM

Drilling an Original 1903a3 for a scope mont DECREASES the value by several hundred dollars, so you may want to reconsider and leave it original and find one alredy drilled...lots of them out there !
Rich

Bravo · 02-02-2007, 09:01 AM

Yeah, if I were you, I'd keep it in its original state. For about $300, you can find a 1903 in decent shape with the receiver drilled (I have one in a sports stock). Because it has a modern stock, I put a modern scope on it (Nikon ProStaff, which I love). If you feel that you must put a scope on it, try to get something that is true to its time period.

Dale · 02-02-2007, 09:28 AM

Another vote here for keeping it original.

870shooter · 02-02-2007, 03:21 PM

Don't hurt the old soldier! If the gun is "issue" please find a beater to cobble up, not a nice, origional one in good shape. They are getting haard to find. Treat it with the respect it's due. I vote to leave it alone but, it's not my gun. Your call but consider what I and others say if you will.

Dale · 02-03-2007, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 870shooter

Don't hurt the old soldier! If the gun is "issue" please find a beater to cobble up, not a nice, origional one in good shape. They are getting haard to find. Treat it with the respect it's due. I vote to leave it alone but, it's not my gun. Your call but consider what I and others say if you will.

Once, again, I agree with all so far and urge you NOT to a make any alterations to the ol' boy.

I have two pristene A3s and I would never even imagine, let alone consider, making any permanent changes to the rifles or alter one in any way as to leave disfuration to it.

02-01-2007, 07:06 PM	#1
golf311 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Illinois Posts: 1	1903 A3 I've owned this rifle for twenty years, and just revived interest in it. I want to shoot the 110gr bullet to keep the recoil down...varmint type stuff, and have been thinking about a scope for it. Any suggestions as to scope and or mounts? Thanks.

02-01-2007, 07:52 PM	#2
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,021 Blog Entries: 4	My 03A3 doesn't have a scope mounted...so I don't know exactly your answer. But...is the receiver predrilled for rings and scope? Maybe getting a military scope to keep it looking basically originally would work. Otherwise, check with a gunsmith for advice. However, personally, I wouldn't change anything permanent on my 03A3. The iron sights work great for my deer hunting needs at 100 yds +/-. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

02-02-2007, 01:04 AM	#3
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,637 Images: 2	Drilling an Original 1903a3 for a scope mont DECREASES the value by several hundred dollars, so you may want to reconsider and leave it original and find one alredy drilled...lots of them out there ! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-02-2007, 09:28 AM	#5
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284	Another vote here for keeping it original. __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me

02-02-2007, 03:21 PM	#6
870shooter Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 15	03A3 scope Don't hurt the old soldier! If the gun is "issue" please find a beater to cobble up, not a nice, origional one in good shape. They are getting haard to find. Treat it with the respect it's due. I vote to leave it alone but, it's not my gun. Your call but consider what I and others say if you will.

02-02-2007, 09:01 AM	#4
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,879	Yeah, if I were you, I'd keep it in its original state. For about $300, you can find a 1903 in decent shape with the receiver drilled (I have one in a sports stock). Because it has a modern stock, I put a modern scope on it (Nikon ProStaff, which I love). If you feel that you must put a scope on it, try to get something that is true to its time period.