*REMINGTON MODEL 03-A3 NATIONAL MATCH.

*REMINGTON MODEL 03-A3 NATIONAL MATCH. SN 3909403. Cal. 30-06. Barrel length 24″. This rifle is one of the 140 03-A3’s that were assembled at the Springfield Armory in 1954 to compete at the national matches at Camp Perry. They were built up by the armorers because of the lack of serviceable 03’s and 03-A1’s after the second World War. They were standard Remington and Smith-Corona 03-A3’s that were never issued and had a very specific bore diameter. They were then equipped with nickel-steel 03-A1 bolts and Redfield- Olympic rear sights and bases that were set to have a possible five lateral adjustments. The triggers were then set to 3 1/2 pounds. After the 1956 national matches, the program was deemed a failure as they did not meet the expectations that were anticipated for the program. They were subsequently sold off through the DCM. This is a fine example of that rifle. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Rifle retains approximately 95% of the original grey-green parkerizing overall with some varnish spillover onto the bands to make them look slightly greener. The checkered 03-A1 buttplate shows approximately 98% of the original parkerized finish. The Redfield-Olympic sight and sight base show approximately 95% of the original blue finish with some light wear and a couple of light scattered scratches. The nickel steel bolt shows bright with some patina. The upper hand guard shows good with one small nick approximately 2 1/2″ in front of the middle band and the buttstock shows near excellent with only minor scuffing present and an SA/Box cartouche on the left cheek piece as well as a rack number of 27 on the right side. Rifle is accompanied by a leather sling that is in very good condition and a front sight cover. 4-38426 BEK21 (2,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1030	$2,875.00	REMINGTON MODEL 03-A3 NATIONAL MATCH. SN 3909403. Cal. 30-06. Barrel length 24″. This rifle is one of the 140 03-A3’s that were assembled at the Springfield Armory in 1954 to compete at the national matches at Camp Perry. They were built up by the armorers because of the lack of serviceable 03’s and 03-A1’s after the second World War. They were standard Remington and Smith-Corona 03-A3’s that were never issued and had a very specific bore diameter. They were then equipped with nickel-steel 03-A1 bolts and Redfield- Olympic rear sights and bases that were set to have a possible five lateral adjustments. The triggers were then set to 3 1/2 pounds. After the 1956 national matches, the program was deemed a failure as they did not meet the expectations that were anticipated for the program. They were subsequently sold off through the DCM. This is a fine example of that rifle. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Rifle retains approximately 95% of the original grey-green parkerizing overall with some varnish spillover onto the bands to make them look slightly greener. The checkered 03-A1 buttplate shows approximately 98% of the original parkerized finish. The Redfield-Olympic sight and sight base show approximately 95% of the original blue finish with some light wear and a couple of light scattered scratches. The nickel steel bolt shows bright with some patina. The upper hand guard shows good with one small nick approximately 2 1/2″ in front of the middle band and the buttstock shows near excellent with only minor scuffing present and an SA/Box cartouche on the left cheek piece as well as a rack number of 27 on the right side. Rifle is accompanied by a leather sling that is in very good condition and a front sight cover. 4-38426 BEK21 (2,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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