hello out there

new gunman · 08-17-2007, 12:39 PM

I just want to say hi, and relate how I aquired my Remington 03-a3. On a trip to my retirement haven in AL. I stopped to refuel in a town called Dodge City, at Big Jake's pawn, bait,fireworks, gun and gas store. Went inside to look. Saw on the rack what was described as a Remington 243 rifle. Gun shop wasn't open yet so I didn't want to wait I left. Stopped on way back looked and discovered it was a model 03-a3 made in 1943.I looked at the price tag it read $149.00 needless to say I was ready to buy on the spot, but couldn't because it was Memorial Day. Luckily they had a lay away program. Put down the money and it was saved for me. Waited until mid-July couldn't wait anymore picked up the rifle. total cost $161.98. What a bargan!

Oxford · 08-17-2007, 01:38 PM

new gunman...you most likely got a real bargain. I also have an 03A3 Remington and wouldn't sell it for $500.

After you've examined your bargain more carefully at home with it disassembled somewhat...what have you found that was covered up? Hopefully, you don't discover something which lowered it's priceto $161.98.

It's amazing that Big Jake's Pawn Shop didn't bother to learn what rifle they actually had. They blew it on this item so much that I'd want to go back and look over other mispriced items that might be worth buying.

Dookiebutt · 08-21-2007, 07:14 AM

You can't beat that deal.

TaterMack · 09-17-2007, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxford

new gunman...you most likely got a real bargain. I also have an 03A3 Remington and wouldn't sell it for $500.

After you've examined your bargain more carefully at home with it disassembled somewhat...what have you found that was covered up? Hopefully, you don't discover something which lowered it's priceto $161.98.

It's amazing that Big Jake's Pawn Shop didn't bother to learn what rifle they actually had. They blew it on this item so much that I'd want to go back and look over other mispriced items that might be worth buying.

The 03-A3 that I have is Smith-Corona, any value?

M14man · 09-17-2007, 10:08 PM

Depending if the gun; if it hasn't been sporterized, it can go from $400 for a vg condition re-work, to $800 for a near perfect original. That is, all original parts, and not having gone thru an arsenal rebuild.

ArkansasHunter · 09-17-2007, 10:26 PM

I hope he comes back and tells us a lot more about his great find.

KP90DC · 09-18-2007, 07:22 AM

Welcome !!!

Bravo · 09-18-2007, 02:20 PM

Nice find indeed! I recently found a smith corona 1903 for $200, but it has a sporter stock. It's a great shooter, but is going to take what I paid for the gun and then some to restore it to the original 1903 look.

Dallas · 09-18-2007, 03:06 PM

Hello welcome aboard the boards.

SwedeSteve · 10-16-2007, 10:21 AM

What a deal! You been going to church a lot?

08-17-2007, 12:39 PM	#1
new gunman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: right now outside chicago illinois , but in eight months retiring to 20 miles outside northport alabama where gunliness is next to godliness Posts: 1	hello out there I just want to say hi, and relate how I aquired my Remington 03-a3. On a trip to my retirement haven in AL. I stopped to refuel in a town called Dodge City, at Big Jake's pawn, bait,fireworks, gun and gas store. Went inside to look. Saw on the rack what was described as a Remington 243 rifle. Gun shop wasn't open yet so I didn't want to wait I left. Stopped on way back looked and discovered it was a model 03-a3 made in 1943.I looked at the price tag it read $149.00 needless to say I was ready to buy on the spot, but couldn't because it was Memorial Day. Luckily they had a lay away program. Put down the money and it was saved for me. Waited until mid-July couldn't wait anymore picked up the rifle. total cost $161.98. What a bargan!

08-17-2007, 01:38 PM	#2
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,028 Blog Entries: 4	new gunman...you most likely got a real bargain. I also have an 03A3 Remington and wouldn't sell it for $500. After you've examined your bargain more carefully at home with it disassembled somewhat...what have you found that was covered up? Hopefully, you don't discover something which lowered it's priceto $161.98. It's amazing that Big Jake's Pawn Shop didn't bother to learn what rifle they actually had. They blew it on this item so much that I'd want to go back and look over other mispriced items that might be worth buying. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

09-18-2007, 07:22 AM	#7
KP90DC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 216 Images: 3	Welcome !!! __________________ Visit: earlyriserscoffeeshop.com Calvin Wiles !!! HAPPY AND SAFE SHOOTING

09-18-2007, 03:06 PM	#9
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10-16-2007, 10:21 AM	#10
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,449 Images: 1	What a deal! You been going to church a lot? __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

08-21-2007, 07:14 AM	#3
Dookiebutt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: America's North Coast Posts: 1,170	You can't beat that deal.

09-17-2007, 10:08 PM	#5
M14man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FLA Posts: 441 Images: 10	Depending if the gun; if it hasn't been sporterized, it can go from $400 for a vg condition re-work, to $800 for a near perfect original. That is, all original parts, and not having gone thru an arsenal rebuild.

09-17-2007, 10:26 PM	#6
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,727	I hope he comes back and tells us a lot more about his great find.

09-18-2007, 02:20 PM	#8
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,903	Nice find indeed! I recently found a smith corona 1903 for $200, but it has a sporter stock. It's a great shooter, but is going to take what I paid for the gun and then some to restore it to the original 1903 look.