Low number 1903 Springfield Sporter

[Adam Helmer]

jplonghunter,

All is well; I just wanted to assure you that you had a high number. Yes, Remington had an early WWII contract to make 1903s and you have a fine military collectable.

Adam

[Larryjk]

After reading this link again, I will stick with my support of low number Springfield actions "after they are re-heat treated." I know this is little consolation to those using them with the barrels they came with. Many were NRA sale rifles sold a "low number" rifles and buyers used them with no problems. I think what would be significant would be if we had any number of low numbered Springfields coming apart in recent history. I don't believe that is happening. But does that mean no one is shooting them, or they are not doing what some of the blowups were caused by in early times, or the ones still in use have been re-heat treated? Anyhow, it doesn't appear to be a current problem.
I am currently barreling a low numbered 03 Springfield action that has been re-heat treated with a .270 Winchester barrel. I wouldn't do that if I felt there was any reason not to do that.

[Gil Martin]

I have a low number Springfield and will continue to shoot it with modest reloads. Remember, these rifles are over 90 years old and reasonable care is appropriate. All the best...
Gil