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miked
03-14-2002, 12:21 AM
I am thinking about buying a springfield 1903a3 with serial number 3906450. Is this one a ww 2? Need help please. MIKe:confused: :confused: :confused:
Richard Simmons
03-14-2002, 09:24 PM
The Model 1903A3 Short Rifle was approved in May 1942. The first ones were assembled in Oct 1942 by Smith & Corona. Remington got into the game in December 1942. The exception is the 850 1903A3 rifles made by Springfield Armory. These were made in 1956 and would be quite rare IMO. So to answer your question, unless your 1903A3 is a Springfield it is a WWII firearm.
miked
03-14-2002, 10:00 PM
Sorry, I meant Remington 1903A3,Barrel 5-43 with the flaming bomb. serial no. 3906450. Is this serial number correct or same year as barrel? Need help please.Thanks Mike
miked
03-16-2002, 09:47 PM
Are there any experts out there that have serial numbers. Please help.:confused: :confused: :confused: Mike
Richard Simmons
03-17-2002, 01:54 PM
www.oldguns.net

Use the left hand side bar to get to military weapons.
miked
03-17-2002, 02:42 PM
Thanks for your help. I found what I needed. Thanks,Mike :) :) :)
Skip
03-17-2002, 04:38 PM
Originally posted by Richard Simmons
www.oldguns.net

Use the left hand side bar to get to military weapons.

Great site. All my US rifles serial numbers check out. I could not find anything to verify my Inland M1 Carbine.