From Ben's Private Collection,1903-A3 Sniper Rifle U.S. Remington, 04 Variant, WWII Era, 5 Rd Bolt Action W / Scope, 30/06 - Ser # 3420789 - C& R Eligible

Beautiful Remington Contract 1903-A3 / 04 Variant Rifle with historically correct USMC scope and mounts by Hi-Lux Optics. The rifle is 98% plus original As New condition with a beautiful parkerized metal finish. The walnut stock features really nice black walnut contrast markings, and all stampings are intact as expected including the crossed cannons and FJA inspection markings. The barrel has both front and rear sights removed due to its nature as a sniper rifle. Bore is bright and shiny from chamber to muzzle and although I have fired this rifle a handful of times it has always been cleaned immediately thereafter and the bore is immaculate and looks new with beautiful, pronounced lands and deep, crisp grooves. It is an absolute tack driver. All visible serial numbers on the rifle are matching. The rifle is topped with a historically accurate (But Not Original) M37G4 Hi-Lux Optic serial # 002368. The glass in the optic is crystal clear with ultra-thin crosshairs. According to the serial number this rifle was manufactured by Remington in early 1943. Note this rifle is rare in that it is an 03A3 with an original (Not A Clone) 03A4 receiver, meaning they intended this rifle to be designated as an 04 Sniper from the factory and shifted the receiver markings accordingly so that neither the markings nor the serial numbers would be obstructed by the scope mount. It also has the "Hatcher Hole" which is a gas relief hole in case of excessive gas pressure which is a modification common to certain sniper variants. This is one of my favorite rifles due to the historical accuracy of its characteristics. Now, in full disclosure I purchased this rifle from an individual years ago and do not know the history of it so I can't with any certainty attest as to whether it has been refinished or otherwise altered from its original factory state. Based on its condition, I would assume that it has been refurbished because you never see a rifle of this age that is this nice in original condition. However, I don't know that for sure. All that I can state for sure is that it is one beautiful looking, somewhat rare piece of U.S. military history which I have been proud to have in my collection and I'm sure that you would enjoy having in yours. The rifle ships in a hard case for maximum protection. This rifle has been represented here through images and description with 100% accuracy as I know it and if you are not comfortable buying it based on this information Do Not Make the Purchase. All sales are final on this rifle. This rifle is C&R Eligible. The back story. Over the last 30 plus years in the gun business I have acquired some really nice surplus firearms. These guns came from Gun Shows, private collections, and private individuals that I have met along the way, as well as, on occasion, what I would deem as the best of a particular lot when it came in here to Classic. Well, all good things must end and at this point in my life it is time to downsize a little and that includes letting go of some of these "Gun Safe Queens" that I have typically only pulled out to clean ever so often. Now don't get me wrong, there was a time when I would not have even considered giving up one of these firearms as they have been very special to me. However, my daughters show no interest in inheriting them, and at this point in my life I've decided that I would rather see them in the hands of folks that would relish them, than to have them to continue sit in a dark safe here at Classic. Each gun from my private collection is unique and they will sell individually by serial #, so when that gun is gone, it is gone and irreplaceable. At least from me. If you no longer see this rifle in inventory, you will know that it has sold.