U.S. Springfield 1903 30-06

[Moosie]

There is a house auction and liquidation next Friday and below are the Guns. I don't know the condition but saw the 1903 Springfield and googled it for prices. At the Gun broker, the gun goes from nothing to $3,000. I don't know the condition of the gun for sale but what would make it worth a couple grand ?

Guns for sale at Auction :

GUNS: U.S. Springfield 1903 30-06, Remington Mohawk 48 12ga., Winchester model 97 12ga., .22 semi auto pistol, .410 bolt action, Wards .22 bolt.

Gun Broker link on springfields :

http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/SearchResults.aspx?Keywords=1903 springfield

 

[T Bone]

Are you looking to turn a dime on it or just use it?

The ones that are high value are original format and havn't been "sporterized".

Most aroun have been hacked, but still provide a decent utility rifle.

 

[ismith]

To be worth 3k it would have to be a very very special rifle. A re-arsenalled 1903 in decent shape should be around $500-$600. An original in great shape could run anywhere between $800-$2000 depending on rareity and bunch of other details. If ifs tapped for either a scope or peep sight with a cut down stock its worth around $150. Make sure its a high number serial number if you want a shooter. For Springfields that will be above serial number 810,000. For Rock Islands its around 235,000. All Remingtons and Smith-Coronas should be safe as far as the steel goes. HAITI SUCKS! :W:

 

[mdhunter]

I sold one of those 20 years ago for $150. Hope it was one of the "cheap" ones...

 

[TheTone]

Always been an action I've liked. My dads 30-06 is a sporterized one that has been in our family for a couple generations, my grandpa, father and myself have all hunted elk with it at one time or another.

 

[Ridge Runner]

My Uncle just picked one of the Remingtington's up at the Reno gun show. It was about 98% for 600 bucks.

 

[Gunner46]

Is an 03, or an 03A3? Do you know which armory it's from? HUGE difference is value.

 

[Summitthunting]

I built a .358 Norma Mag on a 03A3 which turned out very nice. The only down side is that they are a bugger to polish because they are so hard. Remember the number of guns you need is (n+1) n being the number you currently have.

 

[choc dogs]

summit...you have to do that math in categories...ie sxs shotguns, ou shotguns, revolvers, rifles...not to exclude bows.

 

[Summitthunting]

I stand corrected, I will inform my wife of said changes to the equation.

 

[choc dogs]

or...hide the other gun safe..just keep the same number in the one she knows about

 

[Gunner46]

Make a stand-up pedistal for it, drape an ugly ass lamp shade on top, then Proudly strutt in the front door and proclaim " Honey ! Look at this great lampe I got 'US' for the living room ! She'll make ya take it anywhere, but in the living room and never, ever touch it from there on out......(voice of experience) LOL