This is a solid representative example of a WWII U.S. Army contract Remington Model 1903A4 sniper rifle manufactured in the early part of the first block of US Army contract serial numbers and subsequently arsenal refurbished. These rifles were issued during WWII, again in Korea and even into Vietnam. The barrel is marked "R A/flaming bomb/8-43", and the receiver is marked "U.S./REMINGTON/MODEL 03-A4" (the "3" has been struck out and a "4" hand stamped) correctly offset on the left side, over serial number "3426666". The rifle has the correct 1903A4 sniper rifle bolt with the "R" mark on the underside of the bolt handle. The rifle has a Redfield marked scope base installed on the receiver which is fitted with an all blued, U.S. military contract M84 sniper scope. The scope has an all blued metal finish with the standard post/cross-hair reticle and is fitted in a set of the military 7/8 inch split scope rings. It is marked with "TELESCOPE M84/SERIAL NUMBER 15644", that comes with its original rubber eyecup. It has all the correct stamped components, including the barrel bands, trigger guard, sling swivels and buttplate. With correct late WWII style, scant-grip "C" stock and matching walnut handguard. The stock is stamped on the left side with several factory/Depot cartouches including the Remington "FJA" with "AOE" and "AA" over stamped. The underside in front of the trigger guard is also correctly stamped with Remington sub-inspector proofs, with a partial circled "P" proof in the pistol grip and a second "P" proof over stamped.

Very fine as arsenal refurbished with 95% parkerized finish remaining, some scattered small surface scratches at the muzzle, and small dings on the floorplate and trigger guard. The stock is fine with dings and scratches overall, a few deeper dents, and scuffs and edge wear on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. Scope is very fine with clear optics, some small scratches, and heat deterioration on the rubber eye cup.