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Lot 3415: U.S. Remington Model 03-A3 Rifle, S/N "3500000"

Rare and Important Deluxe Presentation Grade U.S. Remington Model 03-A3 Bolt Action Rifle with Milestone Serial Number "3500000"

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 21, 2023

Lot 3415: U.S. Remington Model 03-A3 Rifle, S/N "3500000"

Rare and Important Deluxe Presentation Grade U.S. Remington Model 03-A3 Bolt Action Rifle with Milestone Serial Number "3500000"

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $9,000

Rare and Important Deluxe Presentation Grade U.S. Remington Model 03-A3 Bolt Action Rifle with Milestone Serial Number "3500000"

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: 03-A3
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: parkerized/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2619
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 245
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in March of 1943, this U.S. Remington 03-A3 rifle is bearing the one and only milestone serial number 3500000. It was likely made for presentation to an important individual in the Remington Arms Company. Commencing with serial number 3000000, Remington Arms Company started production of M1903 rifles under the lend-lease program in October 1941. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, production was redirected back to the U.S for its own wartime use. These Remington Model 03-A3 rifles run in a continuous serial number sequence shared with the Remington Model 1903 rifles manufactured prior, making this the 500,000th production 1903 rifle off the Remington production line! Blade front and adjustable peep rear sights, "RA/3-43" marked barrel, blued "R" marked bolt, and "U.S./REMINGTON/MODEL 03-A3/3500000" marked on top of the receiver ring. The stock is unmarked, with notably handpicked highly figured fancy grain walnut with beautiful colors, and a steel buttplate with flat square checkering.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 95% of the original parkerized and blued finish, showing some minor spotting and handling marks overall. The retention pin is absent from the front sight. Aside from a deep grain split in the left side of the buttstock the wood is very fine overall, with distinct edges, some light dings and dents, fine color and highly attractive grain and feathering. The bolt hangs up at the rear end of its travel, otherwise mechanically very good.



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