CMP Begins Selling Reclaimed 1903A3 Springfield Rifles

If you have always wanted a 1903A3 rifle to use as a shooter, you may be in luck! The Civilian Marksmanship Program is now selling reclaimed 1903A3 Springfield bolt-action rifles. These guns use receivers salvaged from guns that were, at one time, non-fireable, but now are back in action.

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The 1903A3 Springfield rifle in 30-06 is an American legend. It served in World War 1 and World War 2, as well as major marksmanship competitions. Surplus stocks of original rifles dried up many years ago. These “new” guns take actions from guns that were rendered inoperable through reversible means and used for things like drill rifles for honor guards. The CMP has done extensive testing to make sure the reclaimed actions are safe to use in these guns. Those original actions are mated to new production barrels and stocks to create shootable rifles once again. These 1903A3 Springfield rifles retail for $1050, plus $35 for shipping and handling. Purchasers cannot pick the manufacturer; these are strictly sent out “luck of the draw.” Head over to the CMP to order yours today.

From the CMP:

“The 1903A3 Reclaimed Rifle has been professionally assembled, inspected and function fired. Online orders will be filled by “Luck of the Draw” for manufacturer or serial number and sold as is with no refunds or exchanges.

Details:

1903A3 Reclaimed Rifle featuring a commercial barrel and CMP-exclusive Minelli stock

Receivers may have original finish or new parkerized finish

RMA3EXPERTRC receiver has undergone “Dual Field Magnetic Particle Inspection” to ASTM 1444E standards (same process used for CMP Reclaimed Garand receivers)

Assembled with a blend of USGI and commercial parts, all meeting Service Grade or higher criteria“