This question can't be answered without more information. What version 1903 is it? The 1903's, and 1903 A3's were mass produced. Are the scope mounts original or did Bubba mount it in the garage? Does the rifle have an original stock or an aftermarket stock. Is the barrel cut down? The 1903 Springfield tends to be a widely "modified" rifle where the original versions are worth much more than the "bubbaized" versions.
AnswerFrom what I've seen with the more modern market, Springfield M. 1903 rifles have been selling from $600-$1000, depending on condition of course. It also depends on the make such as the M. 1903A3, used by most American snipers in World War Two as well as the late 1930's and early 1940's U.S. Marine Corps. These rifles too are roughly the same price range but of course these rifles were also made into the sniper rifle versions you're talking about. I've seen ORIGINAL sniper versions of the M. 1903A3 sell up to $2300 but the ones who were converted by civilian means to take a scope mount are worth much less. These often go for about $750-$1200. What is the serial number first? We'll go from there. It could be original.One can purchase rifle scope mounts from websites like Optics Planet, Cabelas, Amazon, Scope Mounts, Airgun Depot, eBay, Talley Manufacturing and Jmecks Scope Mounts.
it had a scope
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what type of scope mounts do I need
What is a scope mountYou are a hunter, or new to hunting. After finding the rifle you want and the scope you want, you still need to mount the scope to the rifle. Scope mounts hold the scope securely to the rifle.Getting what you pay forBuying a rifle and scope is much like finding a wife, it is strictly a matter of personal taste. Too frequently new hunters will spend exorbitant amounts on the rifle and scope, but skimp on the mounts. This is a costly mistake.The mounts hold your scope securely and help keep your scope true. If you are willing to drop several hundred to thousands of dollars on a scope, the least you should do is consider quality scope mounts. The rifle is only as good as the person behind it, but the finest shooter in the world will miss if the scope is not spot on. Quality, durable mounts will last the life of the rifle, scope and possibly outlast the owner.How to mount scope mountsMore often than not the gun shop where you buy your new rifle will mount your scope for you at no charge. If you are a do it yourself type, here are a few suggestions.Place the bases on the rifle. Check and be absolutely certain they are straight. Tighten them hand tight with the hand tools provided with the mounts. Put your scope in the mounts. Check your eye relief. This is the distance from the optical part of the scope to your eye. Too far and you will not be able to see out of the scope correctly. Too close and when you sight it in for the first time, you are going to have a black eye and possibly need stitches.Once your eye relief is set and you are happy, put the top part of your mounts on your scope. Place the screws in the holes and tighten. As you tighten the screws, tighten each one a bit at a time to be sure the mount is secured evenly. Before the final tighten, check your scope to make sure it is level. Finish and go sight in!
$600-$700.
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Med or Large depending on the maker.
The rifle shown is a Springfield M1903. It is chamberd in .30-06(7.62x63).
You need to talk to a gunsmith.
Only if the scope is designed for an air rifle. Because of the recoil being different on an air rifle than a firearms rifle. Air rifle scopes are made differently than firearms scopes. A firearms scope can break it's glass mounts if it is used on an air rifle.
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