Ending Thursday at 5:02PM PST 1d 12h. Or Scope and Ring set and sell base seperately. The rear mount for the scope base on the rifles receiver was heavily burred. Although the plan was to use the Lyman “Alaskan” scope on these rifles, these scopes were not available, so the main scope for these sniper rifles was the Weaver M73B1, which was a military version of the Weaver 330 scope which was only 2-3/4 power. No, this isn’t a real 1903A4. Attached is a link to a 3rd Model M73B1 Scope that just sold on eBay.. Astounding what it brought Your rig is much nicer!! The CMP E-store is offering a reproduction M82 scope complete with rings and a reproduction A4 Redfield Jr (2-hole) type base. The “C” stock was the most desirable, but the old stock blanks that Remington had obtained were intended to be used to make “Straight” stocks and did not leave enough wood to make a full “C” stock, so the “Scant” stock was a compromise, making as much of a pistol grip as possible within the blank. These likely had “SERIAL NO. Excellent M73B1 1903A4 Sniper Scope - eBay (item 250476528420 end time Aug-09-09 13:58:53 PDT) ZF24 Hensoldt / Wetzlar Sniper Scope. The film crew however used two different model scopes on this rifle, including the USMC style Unertl. PDA. Cartridges had to be fed in one at a time. the China made bases are junk..no matter who sells them. Condition is "New". ##### electric pencilled onto the right side by the U.S. Army. 03-02-2014, 06:21 AM. Install your scope on the gun before you replace the bolt to make sure the bolt will clear the rear bell of the scope when the bolt is placed into the receiver. It is the WWII rings that are gone. top mount bases - #11-#62. Rifles left the factory with blued metal stock bands etc. Type Scope Mount - No Base. A very few were overstamped by the military after issue as “A4.”. It is a run of the mill mix-matched Rock Island 1903 Springfield fitted with an S&K “Insta-Mount” and a Hi-Lux M73G2, replica scope from their “Malcolm” line. Get the best deals for 1903a4 scope at eBay.com. Ship by EMS/FedEx/DHL. Find the scope mount you have been looking for at The Country Shed. This is the rifle model depicted in the movie, “Saving Private Ryan” carried by Canadian left-handed actor Barry Pepper of Vancouver, B.C. refurbished). Crowbar. Rifle came with original staked Redfield scope mount, but no scope or rings. 199.00. I had a hard time matching up two holes even with a lot of filing to fit. By 1945 the M1903A4 (Sniper’s) was being issued to both U.S. Army and U.S.M.C. Rings. Redfield “Junior” scope mount and rings were fitted. Works well with a Vortex Sonora. RCMP Musical Ride 2013-08-24 Langley, B.C. The right rear of the Redfield Jr. mount is marked “REDFIELD”. I wanted to put a scope from my ar-15 in it, but there is a relief cut into the mount for bullet erection preventing it. Some 1903A4 had the “C” Stock but some came with the “Scant” stock. If you want to avoid the bolt handle mod, buy the CMP model or at least one of the thicker ones--there is a big difference, especially when the rings are also higher. $129.00. Re: 1903A4 I've been wondering what scope was used in Saving private ryan, the scope seemed similar to the Gibbs rifle scope, but later in the movie when vin diesel gets shot he has a scope that can add lenses. The rear ring is secured by windage adjustment screws, allowing the scope's internal adjustments to be used for precise sight-in. Shop for Springfield 1903A4 parts today with Numrich Gun Parts. Rifles left the factory with blued metal stock bands etc. With a large selection of parts like 1903A4 bolts, 1903A4 stocks, and more, Numrich has everything that you need to complete your restoration or repair project. From its adoption in 1943 until the end of the war, the M1903-A4 was used extensively in every theater of operation by both the US Army and the USMC. Most U.S. Army small arms were rebuilt and parts were Parkerized at that time. And then in the church tower scene it looks like an Lymann super targetspot. The scope is an original M73B1 which was Parkerized in service (i.e. Most reference books are in error that say the sights were “removed.” The notch for mounting the front sight should have undamaged Parkerizing. For Instant Scope Mounting of Ex-Military Firearms No Drilling or Tapping Required ... All S&K style mounts come with our 1" windage adjustable rings. 125.00. It is now with high quality, made in the USA scope mounts from S&K. I'll hit the lgs and the gun shows but how can you tell the older bases from the newer ones (besides saying "Made in USA"). Very hard to find and normally big bucks. Note: Mounting hardware included Cut from solid steel and machined to close tolerances, these bases will last a lifetime. I used the new production Leupold mount because it had just two screw holes. “RA (crossed cannons) FJA (no box) on left side of stock above trigger guard. Browse these parts and place your order today. 3 - Scope alone. 1903 Springfield Rifle Scope Mount Base Redfield NOS Peep Sight Gun Parts. 3 - Scope alone. Redfield M294 IER 3/4" Rings. / W. R. WREAVER CO. / EL PASO. 03a3 springfield mount. The rifle is all original and retains its blued bands etc. This is the correct mount used on 1903A4 rifles with a M37B1 scope (page 352). If you have the right tools it's fairly easy to drill and tap a Mauser receiver to accept scope bases. Each receiver is carefully drilled and tapped for use with a new made replica of the original “Redfield” rings and mounts and the M82 Scope made by Hi-Lux/Leatherwood, which is an exact copy of the M82 scopes used on the late model 1903 A4’s. 9. The military preferred the Weaver scopes with the “click” drum knobs rather than the truncated cone “silent” screwdriver adjusted model. The crooked scope mount presented a real possibility that at 600 yards the scope might not have enough internal windage adjustment to zero, or enough left … It has all the correct marked parts and original finishes, and it has the original factory cartouches on the stock with no rebuild marks. No reviews yet Write a Review ... M1C Garand Sniper Rifle G.I. The M1903-A4 was an accurate rifle with an effective range of about 600 yards (550m), with the main limit on long range accuracy coming from its very low power scope (2.5x). The mount is supplied with high rings to allow a scope with a small rear bell to be used. Scope mounts for your vintage 1903/A3, 1903/A4, and 1903 rifle. The markings on top of the rifle were placed on the left and right sides at the factory so that they would not be obscured when the scope was mounted. when they made the repro bases, they made them to sit straight on the rear bridge, rather then off set to the right like the originals. Buy It Now Matte, NIB. Might be worth a look. Shipped with USPS First Class. Below are the two issues that I (believe I) saw right off, without measuring anything. Didn’t think it was possible to easily put a scope and mount on your old 1903 A3 without drilling and tapping? Weaver also made the 330 SCOPE M.8 for the military according to what the Weaver Company told sniper researcher Peter R. Senich. M1 Carbine USGI scope mount with rings ... M82 scope Lyman Alaskan M1 Garand M1C 1903A4. from 49.00. Some of these M1903A4 rifles were fitted with other scopes such as the M81, M81 and M84 after WWII. $345.00. Ketystone “K” on stock. A notch was cut into the stock for the bolt. View Full Version : 1903A4 Scope Mount. egw (in stock) 0.0. The sling is the standard U.S. Model 1907 leather sling. 1903: 1903 - A3 Springfield: 1903 - A3 Springfield: 1917 Enfield and P-14 Enfield: 1949 FN #1 MK III Lee: 30-40 Krag (New Design) CMP Forums > CMP Sales > CMP Bolt Action Rifles > 1903A4 Scope Mount. No need to bend the bolt, a simple grinding of the bolt handle for clearance is all that’s needed. the rear bridge is actually off set and not center, and the original bases were made to fit that. From China. What is the recommended scope base for piecing together a 1903A4? Stripper clips can still be found and purchased online, but because the 1903A4 stripper clip guide is blocked by the scope mount, you can’t use them. Try your local gunsmith shop, also try your hardware store. As far as the quality of the base, it seems pretty good. Redfield Hidden 2-Screw Split Jr/Sr Mount Rings. I have a sporterized 1903a3 that I wanted to put a scope on. timney (in stock) ... 03a4 scope bases. The scope mount is not drilled and tapped into the receiver. Also an update on the gun itself.Enjoy! Brand New. TEX., U.S.A.”. 1903-A4 Springfield Sniper Rifle M73B1 Scope & Mount 3/4 inch Repro RSM(No.3001) $319.00. Redfield 1" Compact Lightweight Scope Mount Kit with Rings and Base. No need to drill and tap a rock-hard Springfield with this No-Drill, No-Tap Mount. S & K Scope Mounts was founded in 1964 by Sid Haight who saw the need then for a high quality scope mount to meet specific needs. Shop Designed for use specifically for use with the S&T 1903 bolt action rifle the S&T Have acquired correct 3/4" scope rings and am trying to figure out which scope was originally issued with this rifle. PEND. from 69.00. Presentation of new mace to “E” Division RCMP Pipes and Drums, Museums – Giving a Tour & Public Speaking, The bolt was specially bent to clear the scope. Blends in well with original finish. This was the only mount I could find that required no gunsmithing experience. Initial windage was set by adjusting the large screws visible at the rear of the scope mount. at Abbotsford Air Shows, Photos – Aircraft etc. Brand New. It had a 2.75X M73B1 Telescopic Sight and fired the powerful .30-06 cartridge. It "appears" to be well built, the machining is clean and the finish is uniform but that's as good as it gets. Note: Mounting hardware included at Boundary Bay Air Shows, Photos – Aircraft etc. 49121. See the directions at the bottom. Today, under the management of Bryan Labowski S&K continues to provide the quality services and products envisioned by the company's founder. Buy It Now. timney (in stock) - 4.9 (9) featherweight deluxe triggers w/safety. It's still in production and available from Brownells. It is known that at the beginning a few hundred Weaver 330 civilian scopes were put on the first M1903A4 rifles. It was a 2.75 power scope and could be adjusted for parallax, windage and elevation. Rifles left the factory with blued metal stock bands etc. Buy It Now +$6.00 shipping.