Author Topic: anyone know how to find out???? (Read 367 times)

shaner · « **on:** April 12, 2005, 12:29:46 PM »

got a fella with a cutom built rifle , and before i buy it i want to know more about it , he hasnt a clue got it on a trade , so all i have to work with is this? on the barrel it says nothing but - HUFF 243- thats the only marking on the barrel , it is a 26in very heavy made barrel ,
now action looks like a mauser98 but no markings except across the top of the reciver it is maked - Y 1903/ 14 on the bolt side of the reciver its marked 2703A, it has a cross inside of a shield on the top also like a red cross type of cross inside the shield ,on the bolt itself its marked 8201B and has what looks like a guy on a horse stamped on it , which is very small , this riflr shoots very well needs a trigger job real bad thought which is what iam wondering about if it can be worked on or is it a lemon in disgiuse? also can u give me a ballpark on worth ? price range ?

Jimi · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2005, 01:07:11 PM »

Sounds like a Springfield O3-A3, which is an excellent action. It is an old military piece that is easily sportsterized. I've built a couple of them in .30/'06. Slap a Match Star barrel and make yourself a nice stock and you're good to go. I have kept track of 2 of the rifles and after 20+ years the owners still love them.

shaner · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2005, 02:45:10 PM »

thanks jimmi i was thinkin maybe that was it ,but wasnt sure , when i told the guy i thought it was a 03 action he said a gunsmith told him it wasnt????then again ???so if it is one , can work be done on the trigger?? its like a 6lb'er

Jimi · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2005, 05:47:47 AM »

Put a new trigger on it. It's worth the effort.