![]() Often my reloads are reduced loads, using Hodgdon's recommendation for them using its H4895 powder. Don't shoot it on a regular basis and when I do, my reloads are kept on the low side when it comes to my powder charge. Mind you the rifle had a circa 1920s barrel on it, but receiver dated to around 1914, so it'd been re-arsenaled. But, it hadn't been scoped and still had its original 1903 sights.so I restored it to its original military condition. Collar attaching extractor to bolt was broken. Military stock had been sporterized and from its over-all condition, I say the rifle had been well used by its previous owner(s?). ![]() Bought it for $150 at a gun show, maybe 7 years ago. I'd bought it, but price was too high for a rifle in its condition.Īnyway, I wouldn't be too concerned about Drill and tapping it for a scope, weakening the receiver, if it is properly done on the front two scope mount holes on front of receiver.įWIW, about the low serial number 1903 Springfield armory (rock island too) made, being dangerous to shoot. Like you, internet research on National Ordinance receivers was mixed as to the quality of their receivers. ![]() Found a beat up, poor condition, badly sporterized National Ordinance 1903A03 in a local pawnshop around 6 years ago.
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