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A friend of mine has his late father's sporterized 30-06 and wants to know who manufactured it. I am pretty sure I know the answer but will defer to you experts. All my friend knows is that his father said it was a "WWII rifle" that he customized.  LTC, USA, RET Benefactor Life Member, NRA Member, SCI & DSC Proud son of Texas A&M, Class of 1969 "A man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?" Robert Browning | ||
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Looks to me like a US Springfield 1903A3. WWI or early WWII. They were made by numerous manufactures. There are numerous Springfield experts that will have the answer. As usual just my $.02 Paul K | |||
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That is a 1903A3 springfield. Since the action ring is covered by a scope mount I can't tell manufacturer. Perhaps others may know by serial number. ______________________ Are you gonna pull those pistols or whistle Dixie? | |||
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I am wondering if you have a Griffin & Howe???   If so, that is a jewell of a rifle! Can you post a few more pics? "They who would give up an essential Liberty for Temporary Security, deserves neither Liberty or Security." ---Benjamin Franklin "SIC SEMPER TYRANNUS" | |||
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Looking at shape/finish of bolt handle, those rings and "Mickey Mouse" scope it belongs in 'More Not Well Known & Unknown' section of Michael Petrovs' book.  | |||
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The period Weaver scope is hardly "Mickey Mouse", but the amatuerish bolt cut in the stock indicates a "home cooked" sporterization. Nonetheless, it's a fairly nice old Springfield that's nothing to be ashamed of. | |||
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Here's a photo of the opposite side, if that's any help. I really wasn't looking for evaluation of the rifle or its components--just trying to help a friend figure out what company manufactured his father's '06--  LTC, USA, RET Benefactor Life Member, NRA Member, SCI & DSC Proud son of Texas A&M, Class of 1969 "A man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?" Robert Browning | |||
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Ah, but you see, you don't get a choice. Any picture put up on an internet board is subject to criticism on content and composition whether or not anyone is actually addressing the question asked. Frank "I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money." - Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953 NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite | |||
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Here is a picture of my 1903 Springfield. 03 and 03A3 had different sights. I just happened to have it out puting a new trigger in. Cocking piece is uncocked.  Back to the still. Spelling, I don't need no stinkin spelling The older I get, the better I was. | |||
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