Krag Collectors Association Forum

The Pattern 1914 Enfield and Model of 1917 Enfield have always felt clumsy to me. They are great rifles, but, I prefer shooting the British S.M.L.E. and model 1903 Springfield rifles.

I am really bonded to my Remington 1903A3. I once hated the look of them, but, came to like mine a lot!

Most people really like the A3. My A3 looks almost new but is just not that accurate. I haven't fired it in two years. I'm sure there are things that can be done to improve it. I've been shooting a Krag when I compete in bolt matches but have an Eddystone I plan to shoot sometime this year. Also, I'll see how the new girl works out.

Your 1903 looks pretty nice! I'll bet it's pretty accurate too...

My 03A3 has a two-groove barrel and is a tack driver! Eventually, I'd like to get a 1903, a 1917, and an SMLE... but that's after I win the lottery and retire. For now, my rifles are about all I can afford and they keep me plenty busy shooting in local and National matches.

I have an A3 with accuracy problems. Slugged the barrel. One pair of grooves was .308, the other was .3085.

The number on the bolt handle probably means that it was a Greek ( Lend Lease ? ) return sold through the CMP about 7 or 8 years ago. You could order either a straight stock (type S ) or a pistol grip ( type C ).