OP
Thanks Larry, it's been an education for sure, I have bought a few "lemons" over the years before investing in good reference books and seeking advice from those who know their stuff!!
U.S. Military guns......
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Thanks Larry, it's been an education for sure, I have bought a few "lemons" over the years before investing in good reference books and seeking advice from those who know their stuff!!
OP
I picked this one up locally just a few weeks ago, it's a legit 1943 Remington 1903-A3 with a nice bore. Would make a great shooter and it may be going up for sale....possibly on the forum, but most likely on an auction site.
AJ
US Veteran
He is not that far from you. He and I have been dabbling in this for about 30 years. Lots of trips to CMP North Store and lots of gun show/gun stores & gun auctions.
AJ
US Veteran
Yes, he does.
Just remember, $20 was a lot of money back in the '50s.
For sure. 20 1955 dollars translates into ~230 2024 dollars.
On the other hand I don't think $230.00 will buy one of those today.
I picked this one up locally just a few weeks ago, it's a legit 1943 Remington 1903-A3 with a nice bore. Would make a great shooter and it may be going up for sale....possibly on the forum, but most likely on an auction site.
My drill rifle as a midshipman was a 8-43 Remington made '03A3. I later bought one, with the two groove barrel. It was very accurate. Unfortunately, it was sold years later.
I replaced it with a Smith-Corona a few years back.
RM Vivas
US Veteran
OP
I finally read through the PDF you sent.....somehow I missed this post back in March.....great stuff in there!!
Thanks for sharing!!
Grayfox
US Veteran
My goodness! How did I miss this thread when it was originally posted? 
I'm a huge fan of U.S. Military arms.
I have:
2- M1 Garands
2- M1 carbines
3- G.I. Issue 1911A1s
1- S&W Victory Revolver
And while they're really copies
4- M1As
2- AR-15s
I'm a huge fan of U.S. Military arms.
I have:
2- M1 Garands
2- M1 carbines
3- G.I. Issue 1911A1s
1- S&W Victory Revolver
And while they're really copies
4- M1As
2- AR-15s
LittleAugieMo
Member
Sorry,no photos but to the best of my recollection in order of aquisition
1)DCM Springfield Garand w/ 6/1940 recvr
2) S&W 1917
3)1898 Kraig
4)Springfield 1903-a3
5)Winchester mdl of 1917 w/5 digit serial # (Blued finish)
6)Remmington WWII. 3Rd varation
7)Koningsburg Colt
1)DCM Springfield Garand w/ 6/1940 recvr
2) S&W 1917
3)1898 Kraig
4)Springfield 1903-a3
5)Winchester mdl of 1917 w/5 digit serial # (Blued finish)
6)Remmington WWII. 3Rd varation
7)Koningsburg Colt
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I've owned far too many over the years to list them, from pre civil war and up. I never took any pictures other than this group of U.S. 22 training rifles. I had multiples of some models, but I selected one of each type for the photo.
From top to bottom:
Winchester Winder
Springfield 1922 M2
Mossberg 44 U.S.
Mossberg 144 U.S.
Stevens 416
Remington 513
Remington 40X, 722 action
Remington 40X, 700 action
Winchester 52D
H&R M12
Kimber 82 Government
From top to bottom:
Winchester Winder
Springfield 1922 M2
Mossberg 44 U.S.
Mossberg 144 U.S.
Stevens 416
Remington 513
Remington 40X, 722 action
Remington 40X, 700 action
Winchester 52D
H&R M12
Kimber 82 Government
G.I. .45 caliber pistols
I've been collecting for many years, and U.S. military guns have been an interest of mine from the beginning. I thought you might be interested to see this "pinwheel" of U.S. .45 caliber handguns - autoloaders, revolvers and a singls-shot, from the 20th Century.
John
I've been collecting for many years, and U.S. military guns have been an interest of mine from the beginning. I thought you might be interested to see this "pinwheel" of U.S. .45 caliber handguns - autoloaders, revolvers and a singls-shot, from the 20th Century.
John
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A completely mil-spec Springfield M1A was the only US military gun I ever owned and it was sold a few years ago. I did have some foreign military rifles, the beginning of a collection, but then I changed my mind and sold them, not counting the one that burned up in my 2018 fire.
I guess MSRs don't count..........
I guess MSRs don't count..........
VaTom
Member
My only GI. 1943 Ithaca 1911A1 (all original). Picture shows Korean War era GI stocks on it that I bought so as not to damage original Keyes Fiber (picture) stocks when I shoot it. Three WWII contract magazines. Also a WWII US Navy Mk2 KaBar.
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AJ
US Veteran
Larry is referencing Post #30. He has enough Garands to outfit a Platoon, and almost as many carbines. He also has quite a few Krag's, 1903's 1903A3's, a couple of 1903A4's and several 1917's. Last month he picked up a SC 1903a3 and a US marked Remington 40X. Just toys........
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