William J. Ricca Surplus Sales
PO Box 25
New Tripoli, Pennsylvania 18066-0025
Bidding on Government Surplus since 1971
610-298-2748 Phone 484-229-1119 Fax
Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Eastern Time Zone
To contact me via email..... CLICK HERE

M1903, 03A3 Springfield Rifle

I do not have an online shopping cart. Once installed, that piece of software will automatically bill each customer for everything. As I run out of original material, I am constantly having to change customers' orders. Most orders would require more work issuing credits. If I were selling newly made items, online clearance of credit cards would not present a problem. All credit card and contact information is on each page. You can call in your credit card, email it, or send it by mail.

No shipments outside the US.

610-298-2748 Phone

484-229-1119 Fax

Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Eastern Time Zone

To contact me via email
CLICK HERE

Minimum Order is $20.00
in Merchandise. Checks, Money Orders, and Credit
Cards accepted methods of payment.

Minimum $7.50

$23.01 - $29.99...$8.00

$30.00 - $39.99...$9.00

$40.00 - $49.99...$10.00

$50.00 or higher $11.00

Alaska and Hawaii higher rates may apply.

Pennsylvania residents must include 6% State Sales Tax.

I am not set up for Paypal. I have my own Credit Card Clearance Account.

All inquiries must be by phone or email. Sorry but I do not have time to answer letters or faxed inquiries.

See top of page for Order Options
and Shipping Charges

YS1 Band Spring, stamped, new in grease (R marked)… $12.00

YS2 Band, Stacking Swivel, 03A3 and 03A4, with swivel and screw, assembled. PHOTO
Packed at San Antonio Arsenal shortly after WWII, these are the last of the originals. PHOTO
All are new, in original preservative grease. Each as the original blackish blue finish.
Each has the proper screw staked to the band. Most are unmarked...............................$25.00

I have just a small quantity of R marked Remington
for restoration purposes....................... $35.00

I recently had produced a copy of the Stacking Swivel Screw for the 03A3. It was produced like
the Remington versions, with a hold in the tip for staking. REPRODUCTION $3.50 ea

YS3 Screw, Stacking Swivel, 03 only ………… $2.50

Y1 Screw, Front Band, (Bay. Lug) 03 only … $3.50

Y2 Screw, Front Band, (Bay Lug) 03A3 only $3.50

Y3 Butt Swivel, Milled, Pre WWII, unmarked, dark black.
PHOTO $10.00 each

Y3A Butt Swivel, Stamped, Blackish Blue, WWII, unmarked.
PHOTO $8.00 each

Y4 Butt Swivel, Stamped, refinished sold out

Y5 Cut Off, Magazine……………....…. $12.00

Y6 Cut Off Plunger original WWII, light finish, not
parkerized, nor blued. PHOTO $2.50 each
Pack of 25 for $50.00

Y6a Cut Off Plunger, commercial made, blackish/blue $2.00 each

Y7 Cut Off Spring …………………………… .50

Y8 Cut Off Spindle ………………………….. $3.00

Y9 Cut Off Screw ……………………………. SOLD OUT

Y10 Extractor, Bolt, WWII production..………$12.00
Y10a Extractor, Bolt, with hole, original blackish blue
finish as found on bolts from WWI thru the
1920's................................................................... $25.00

Y11 Ejector ……………………………………. $5.00

Y12 Ejector Pin ……………………………….. $2.00

Y14 Follower, Stamped.
        R marked, Remington Parkerized
        PHOTO Marking PHOTO...............……   $7.50
        Follower, unmarked, Parkerized..............    $7.50
        Follower, Original Blued, R marked, Remington,
        great for restoration.         PHOTO ........ $15.00

Y15 Follower Spring WWII............................... $6.50

Y16 Floor plate inquire availability…………... ----

Y17 Floor plate Catch 03 only………………… ----

Y18 Floor plate Catch Spring and Pin,/ set 03.. $1.00

Y19 Front Sight Cover (Protector). Recently opened several "packed for storage" depot packs. All are US GI, no repros. PHOTO
Remington marked with Ordnance Bomb and "R" $25.00
WWII Contract, produced by Gotham Manufacturing. $20.00
Unmarked, early production (Pre WWII) ................. $25.00
Used sight cover, ideal for those who want to refinish their rifle. Our choice of maker/marking......................................$15.00

Hand Guards 03 and 03A1 Only All hand guards are new, unused, US GI. I do not sell wooden hand guards made in India. SAMPLE

I recently consolidated all the three different hand guards to make is easy for those who want just shooters, versus those that want to restore. Different time periods have different characteristics like circular versus notched windage knob cut and long versus short sight groove. This image shows the different sight grooves. PHOTO

The hand guards are as follows:

WWII Replacement PHOTO $10.00 ea	Long Groove, Circular Knob Cut	PHOTO
WWII Remington Replacement Parts Contract, (Not A3) 03A1 $12.00 ea	Long Groove, Notched Cut	PHOTO

Y22 Rear Sight Aperture (Slide) 03 rear sight,
Ordnance Part # B146893 .......…………$6.00

Y23a Rear Sight Spring, 03 Ordnance Part #B128424,
(tighten up leafs)….………$3.00

Y24 Sear ………………...……..………… $5.00

Y25 Sear Spring ……………………… $1.50

Y26 Sear Pin …………………………... $2.00

Y27 Screw, Trigger Guard, Front ……….. $2.00

Y28 Screw, Trigger Guard, Rear ………. $3.00

Y29 Screw, Buttplate, Large ....…………. $3.00

Y30 Striker (Firing Pin)…………………... $5.00
Y30A Striker (Firing Pin) Remington blackish
blue, marked R .................................. $12.00

Y31 Striker Sleeve ……………………. $5.00

Y32A  Striker Rod, (Firing Pin Rod) specify which one:
           Shooter Best Grade, Chromed Rear or Front to prevent damage and
           ware PHOTO ........... $10.00

Y32B   Historic Collector Grade, Standard Button Machine Co., this one has
             the best shown label. Not all are aligned like this one, but all can be
             read. PHOTO. All I have opened are marked BS, not SB.
             PHOTO $25.00

Y32C Remington, Parkerized PHOTO. All are marked R PHOTO $20.00

Y32D Miscellaneous Item, Blued or Parkerized, our choice,
WWII replacement, great for shooter use. $8.50

Y34 Bolt Mainspring (firing pin spring). Many different reproduction versions have been produced over the years. Some work ok, others are hard to assemble. These are original WWII production by Remington. Still sealed in original packaging. PHOTO Why not buy originals. $4.00 each

Y35 Bolt Sleeve (safety housing) Part#C45033.. $6.00 stripped

Y40 Screw, Butt Swivel & Small Butt Plate.. $2.50 each

Y41 Pin, Trigger ……………………… 2.00

Y42 Pin, Ft Sight Blade, 03A3 only. Now you can purchase originals, so why purchase recently made. 1.50
Each or purchase a pack of 25 for $25.00.
PHOTO

Y44 Front Sight Screw for 03 dovetail........ $2.00 each.
The Above Part Y44 was recently reproduced for me.

Y45 03A3 front sight base, used take offs, mostly like new $5.00

Y49 Bolt, complete, New, WWII Manufactured components.... $48.50

03, 03A3 Accessories

F1    Cleaning Kit, complete with thong and brush,
        produced just after adoption of rifle, and again
        in WWI. Nickel plated brass. May have slight
        dents and nickel may be pealing....... $30.00

F2    Thong, Brass, also known as a "Pull Through". Shown in this photo is the nomenclature item with the tag attached. Usually one was packed with the tag for ease of identification in case of damage to the crate or its markings. PHOTO All will be shipped from this crate of 2000 manufactured during WWII. PHOTO Nomenclature tag is not for sale. However the other 1999 are available. $8.00 ea or 3/$20.00

A9 Case, Thong and Brush, otherwise known as the plastic oiler.
PHOTO Produced during WWII. I have a small quantity of originals. All have that aged sheen that comes from being 60+ years old. Available complete with the actual WWII produced short brush with brass bristles and a brass thong assy. PHOTO There may minor imperfections like a bent dipper, scratches, or oil inside. $20.00 each (best value for the money)

I have a very small quantity of like new at $35.00 each
These are not the current reproductions from the Third World.

F3 M1916 Barrack Cleaning Rod, BRASS with aluminum football shaped handle. One piece rod used with M1920 arms racks. Mint condition ….................................……….$45.00

F4 M1923 Aiming Device, used with 03 and A1 only. Slides on leaf to project firer’s line of sight to his right for coach’s aid.
Mint condition….................…….. $35.00

Sniper Scope Items:

A22 Sniper’s Scope Carrying Case, M65,
pictured in TM 9-1275 of 1947, so it is assumed to be
WWII production. Listed for M73B1, M81, M82
telescopes................................ $35.00

A23 M65 Sniper’s Scope Carrying Case,
early Korean War manufactured, marked MRT 1951
for M81 and M82 with the M1C.......        $30.00

See Photo for A22 Top and A23 Bottom

A24 Nylon Carrying Case, "Poor Man's Sniper Scope
Carrying Case". This nylon case is US GI. Although it had other uses, it is useable as a cheap carrying case for a sniper scope and mounting system. The flap is held closed with Velcro.
Shown here with a large commercial scope with a commercial M1-A mount. PHOTO .................................         $ 5.00 each

A27 Sniper's Scope Carrying Case Ordnance Part
Number 7631596, produced 1952. Due to dimensions
this case has a unique application. It is listed for the
M81, M82, or M84 with the 03A4 base. It will not
fit the M1D.............................             $35.00

A28 Sniper's Scope Carrying Case Ordnance Part
Number 7631596, produced 1953. Width of above
case (A27) was increased by approx. 1/2 inch under a
drawing revision. Only case to fit all the telescopes
with the M1D mount attached. This is the only case
for use with the M1D. This case is loam green and
if left in the sun will fade to mustard yellow..... $50.00

See Photo for A27 Top and A28 Bottom

All parts not specified will work in both 03 & A3

*At times we have various collector bolts. Email for availability

Trigger Guards, 03A3, 03A4

I have a small quantity of 03A3/A4 trigger guards. There is plenty of choice to choose from. Most are parkerized light gray to dark gray. Please understand I cannot guarantee color. The cost of sorting by color would double the prices shown below. If color is important I recommend you search the gun shows in your local area where you can see what is available.

I have no plans to refinish these. I prefer to keep them just as they were released on a government sale. Most have some slight bright spots from wear but overall the finish is approximately 75% - 90%. Bright spots appear but mostly on the outside of the "loop".

Click on the blue text to visualize what is being explained.

The trigger guards have certain characteristics depending upon period and maker. Reinforcing bends for strength are located near the Front Guard Screw well. Straight were used on Remington, curved were used on Smith Corona.

Both contractors produced guards in early and late configuration. The change to a larger "Loop" for clearance with heavy gloves determines early versus late manufacture.

Remington and Smith Corona produced guards with "Pads". A pad is a piece of steel welded into the front of the guard, which distributes the force over a larger area. This eliminates the guard digging into the stock which hurts accuracy. The guards with pads are not plentiful. They are preferred by shooters and those restoring 03A4's.

For a quick tutorial on a comparison of US GI versus reproduction trigger guards, click here

Maker	Guard Type	Screw Wells	Remarks	Price
Remington Early	Small Loop	Straight		$25.00
Remington Late	Large Loop	Straight		SOLD OUT
Remington Early	Small Loop	Straight	Blue, well used condition	$30.00
Remington Late	Large Loop	Straight	Blue approx. 70% finish	$55.00

RETURN POLICY

Every item sold is guaranteed to function as originally designed. Items purchased which do not function as originally designed, will be replaced at no charge to the customer. Items purchased for uses different than they were originally designed, will void the guarantee, and those sales are final. Returned items must be in the same condition as when shipped and any alteration will void our guarantee. Call or email if in doubt, we are here to help.

Items purchased and then returned due to customer error will result in a restocking charge of 25%.

In the event that item brings the total purchase below our minimum order, a $5.00 charge will be applied to the credit due. Items returned for replacement due to customer error may result in addition shipping charges.

Sorry but I cannot sell parts based upon color requests. Nobody on the internet can match their parts with your rifle, which is hundreds of miles away. Ask and it will be recommended you attend a gun show with those items you want to match and compare them with what is available for sale.

All items for return must be tendered to the returning carrier within one week of receipt by customer. We recommend high value items be returned via UPS to our return address on the shipping label.

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