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Offline wormbobskey

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Rebuilding a 1903a3?
« on: December 13, 2009, 02:19:36 PM »
I recently traded for a 1903a3 rebarreled in 243 caliber. I've been thinking I'd like to find out what it might cost me to try to covert it back to its oridginal configuration. I guess I would need everything but the receiver magazine/trigger guard and bolt. Would also need trigger assembly and safety. Anyone have any idea what it would cost?
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Re: Rebuilding a 1903a3?
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2009, 04:28:29 PM »
Can we see pictures?  If you need everything but the receiver, just sell it and buy a complete rifle.  I have several o3A3s and didn't pay more than $500.   They are out there.  Be patient.

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Re: Rebuilding a 1903a3?
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2009, 11:01:52 AM »
I did some swapping to get the rifle as cash is something I don't have a lot of. I got the rifle because I wanted a good coyote round and the .243 is, in my opinion, a really great coyote round. The fact that it was built on an 03a3 action was just a plus for me. I've owned a lot of surplus rifles and liked them all, but never had an 03a3 before. I might just keep the .243 as is and keep my eyes open for an oridginal 03a3. Thanks for the advice.
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