Springfield 1903A3?

[S.B.]

Is the springfiel;d 1903A3 action long enough and strong enough for any large magnum cartridges(.375 H&H .458 Win.)?
What would the work entail, besides rebarreling? Magazine work? I know the bolt face would have to opened.

[Sir Charles deMoutonBlack]

Can I hijack this thread, PLEASE?

I found a Remington made 03-A3 in a shop in pretty darn good condition.  On the left side of the stock, below the cocking piece there is an inscription impressed into the wood.  "RA" then a symbol like a double lined cross in a circle, followed by "FJA"

What does that mean?  The asking price (In Canada) is about US$1,000.  Is that reasonable?

[Victor3]

Can I hijack this thread, PLEASE?

I found a Remington made 03-A3 in a shop in pretty darn good condition.  On the left side of the stock, below the cocking piece there is an inscription impressed into the wood.  "RA" then a symbol like a double lined cross in a circle, followed by "FJA"

What does that mean?  The asking price (In Canada) is about US$1,000.  Is that reasonable?

As I recall, RA is for Remington Armory. The "double lined cross in a circle" is a "Crossed cannon & ordnance wheel" cartouche, meaning that it was accepted to be issued. I believe the "FJA" is the inspector's initials. The rifle you describe has standard (Not rare) markings. There is probably a P in a circle on the underside of the pistol grip that signifies that it has been refurbished at an arsenal at some point.

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong - The above is from memory. I have a few 03's and 03-A3's, but it's been a while since I've messed with them.  I think $1k is probably a bit high unless it's in VERY good condition with mostly original parts...

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[223Shooter]

I still have my 03-A3 that I bought back in 1965. I paid $20 for it. I do have a 3x9 on it now and have just recently started to work with it by developing some 165gr handloads. It's a great looking rifle and I will never sell it. I do use it for deer hunting here in Wisconsin and plan on using it for hunting hogs....
The 30-06 is a extremely versatile and capable cartridge.

[Sir Charles deMoutonBlack]

I don't have an active interest in the rifle, just curious.  The stock is straight gripped as i recall, I'll have another look.  It looked like it was completely "as issued".