Model 1903 Springfield rifles that have been chromed for use in color guard formations. These are complete live rifles. They have marched countless miles in many parades. The bore condition is fair to good. The rifles serial numbers are below 800,000. Condition. The rifle is complete, some parts will have surface rust and possibly light pitting. Small parts, for example, screws and sight parts may show evidence of buggered screw heads or bent sight ladders. The stocks may have repaired cracks. Some small parts may be 1903A3. An chrome example that has been finished with a spray on product from Brownell's is pictured.
THESE RIFLES ARE OVER 100 YEARS OLD AND HAVE SERIAL NUMBERS BELOW 800,000. SOME EXPERTS CONSIDER RIFLES IN THIS SERIAL NUMBER RANGE TO BE UNSAFE TO SHOOT.
THE DUPAGE TRADING COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THE SAFE USE OF THIS RIFLE. ONE MUST CONSULT A CERTIFIED GUNSMITH WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH THIS TYPE OF RIFLE TO ADVISE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF SHOOTING THIS RIFLE.
