Focalforge
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Hi,
I'm new to the forum and have some questions about collecting the 03 springfield.
Years ago, I found my self interested in 03 springfields. I think my interest was started with the LH sniper in Saving Private Ryan. The extent of my interest has mainly been with random web searches when the interest was respured. And about 2 years ago, I picked up an 03 springfield with a C stock in nice condition, from someone I trust. the barel is marked SA 5-38 and the seriel number is above 1.5m. I have a bayonet with it, a nice sling and a belt. I also have a sportorized 03 springfield that I'm currently making a stock for, chamber in 30/06 AI, that is my hunting rifle.
Now, I find my self interested in them again, and basicly don't want to continue spending my money on junk, so I thought I would finally spend some time looking at collecting the various 03 springfield models. I started by looking for books, and found that there are several on the subject, but I don't know which are good and which are just ok.
I'm looking for a couple things. Which book/s are the best for some one that is interested in becoming a serious collector, what is your experience with collecting this beautiful piece of history, and of course, comments on what I currently have are welcome.
J
I'm new to the forum and have some questions about collecting the 03 springfield.
Years ago, I found my self interested in 03 springfields. I think my interest was started with the LH sniper in Saving Private Ryan. The extent of my interest has mainly been with random web searches when the interest was respured. And about 2 years ago, I picked up an 03 springfield with a C stock in nice condition, from someone I trust. the barel is marked SA 5-38 and the seriel number is above 1.5m. I have a bayonet with it, a nice sling and a belt. I also have a sportorized 03 springfield that I'm currently making a stock for, chamber in 30/06 AI, that is my hunting rifle.
Now, I find my self interested in them again, and basicly don't want to continue spending my money on junk, so I thought I would finally spend some time looking at collecting the various 03 springfield models. I started by looking for books, and found that there are several on the subject, but I don't know which are good and which are just ok.
I'm looking for a couple things. Which book/s are the best for some one that is interested in becoming a serious collector, what is your experience with collecting this beautiful piece of history, and of course, comments on what I currently have are welcome.
J