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Found some 03-A3 recievers.
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Gibbs
They also have barrels.
 
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But it says restored.
I ask restored from what?
 
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drill rifles, I bet. I have one, it can be done.
 
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The CMP released a bunch of 03 drill rifles several years ago with plugged barrels/cutoffs welded that had the barrels tackwelded in. Wonder if these are some of them?? I know they later issued a statement against rebarreling them
 
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There was an article on the use of one in Shotgun News.
I don't think anyone would be too happy to get one with arc welding remnants on the cut off and receiver ring.
 
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One of the big surplus outlets, AIM, SOG etc is selling restored drill rifles right now. They claim they have been heat treated/certified etc. I knew it was going to happen when the CMP sold those drill rifles. I can't remember which outlet it is, but at least they are advertising them as restored drill rifles; how many other restored drill rifles have been dumped on the market to the unsuspecting? I know I would be very cautious buying any Springfield these days. Too many crooks looking to make a quick buck.

Gibbs used to sell guns made up around surplus 03/03-A3 bolts, with cast receivers, which took mauser barrel threads. I didn't know they were still around since Val Forgett passed. They sold inexpensive guns but no junk.


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Gee.......an a-3 action for the price of a complete 1903 at the gunshows.
 
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