Help needed for low number 1903

[nsfdfiremed]

Members,
I have recently acquired an early, 1907 manufactured 1903. Great looking gun, appears original with the exception of a small checkered butt plate and at some point the stock was lightly sanded and finished with tung oil. The cartouches are still visible including the P under the wrist, the wood is in great shape, no repairs or cracks that I can see. The serial number is 314420 and the barrel is marked SA 06/07 with the flaming ordnance bomb. The bore is shiny with clear lands and grooves. Based on the attached pics can you help me to authenticate it? Can it be located in the SRS? Legitimate story is that I just acquired it from an 85 year old gentleman who received it from his uncle 70 years ago. He said that uncle had been in WWI but doesn't believe that it was his military rifle. The finish doesn't impress me that it went through the war. He had never shot it which probably accounts for the barrel condition. 20180728_091906.jpg20180728_091916.jpg20180728_091924.jpg20180728_091943.jpg20180728_092016.jpg

[nsfdfiremed]

Additional pics of my 1907 Springfield Armory 190320180728_092031.jpg20180728_092038.jpg20180728_092146.jpg20180728_092157.jpg20180728_092234.jpg

Any help regarding what's right or not on this rifle is greatly appreciated as I'm still learning about them. Can anyone estimate a value range?

Thanks
nsfdfiremed

[nsfdfiremed]

Last set of pics20180728_092301.jpg20180728_092208.jpg

[bruce]

Congratulations on receiving such a wonderful rifle. From what I can tell, looks like a original barreled receiver. Has been through some sort of repair/rebuild ... cp. bolt and butt plate are WWII era 03-A3 production parts. Others will be able to offer more information of details. Sincerely. bruce.

[nsfdfiremed]

Thank you sir, I appreciate your knowledge. Now I need to find the right parts to make this old girl correct.

[JimF]

As Bruce said, some WW2 contract parts . .
Trigger guard= likely WW2 Remington-made.
Bolt= Brown and Sharpe, WW2 contractor for spare parts.
Stock= lightly sanded, I believe

[RCS]

Check your rifle for the early rear sight base, it has the open bottom. I have
posted a photo to show you. Also you need a slide screw that is very early
( also in my photo)

Most of the parts you need are availableP1010024_0020.jpg

[John Beard]

Your rifle has been arsenal-overhauled and re-assembled from mixed parts, including some parts from the WWII period. The barrel and receiver are an original combination and appear to have some original finish.

Thanks for sharing.

J.B.

[Fred]

The rear sight leaf was made by Rock Island Arsenal.

[nsfdfiremed]

Gents,
Thanks for all your help! I have located most of the the correct early parts, I appreciate your expertise, I will post pics once it's done.