Another project 1903 Springfield

[Baltimoreed]

My 1903 Springfield Mk1 sporter arrived yesterday so Ive started another remilitarization build. Its a reblue Im sure and has scope holes on the left side of the recvr. Ill have to fill them somehow. Took it apart and found cosmoline ? in the trigger assembly, a homemade front sight screw but everything else was ok. Was missing the rear sight [still has the base] and still has the gi front sight. I polished the black stuff off the bolt and cut down a spare firing pin spring, it opens and cycles a lot smoother now. I picked up a unmarked stock and unfinished handguard that Ive started messing with. I want to mill some grasping grooves too. Theres a military show in Raleigh this weekend so I hope that I find a good rear sight and a few other parts I need.

[butlersrangers]

What 'markings' are on the straight-handled bolt?

Nice project 1903! The sight parts should be easy to find on eBay, (or from Grandpa's Gun Parts), if you don't find them at a gun show.

[Baltimoreed]

I dont see any marks, just a punch under the bolt handle.

[Baltimoreed]

Milled my grasping grooves yesterday, they turned out nice. Went to the Raleigh military gun show today and picked up a nice rear sight and an original nobuckl sling. The sight matches my rifle nicely. But nobody had any 03 small parts. Looked at a very sharp Red 9 Mauser....maybe?? Photos soon.

[Knute1]

Came across a book detailing the making of the 1903 Springfield. Some things may be of interest, but it is very detailed.

https://books.google.com/books?id=303zAAAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=krag+jorgensen+rifle+flora&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjLpuH9y-3mAhWUbc0KHRUUDUY4HhDoATAAegQIABAC#v=onepage&q&f=false

[Baltimoreed]

Yes it is, wow. Way over my head and Im 6 4. Heres what Ive got so far.

[butlersrangers]

Your 'finger grooves' turned out nice!

[Baltimoreed]

Thanks, I used my HF mini mill, measured a whole bunch before I lowered the router bit. My arm was tired running the table from one end to the other, adjust a little and check it again, it doesnt have power feed.

[Baltimoreed]

Its not finished but its together. Still needs a blued upper band and a better lower band and a few small parts, mk1 cutoff, spindle, stacking swivel, front sight screw. My 1903 Springfield carbine and its big brother. The kerr sling on the mk1 is original.

[Local Boy]

As always...nice work Baltimoreed!

The Kerr sling looks fantastic!