Source for SMLE & 03A3 barrels?

[rvpilot76]

Trying to find these, but no luck. Springfieldsporters.com is a place that I was tipped about, but no dice. I need to "un-bubba" an 03A3 in the worst way. It hasn't been drilled and tapped, and still has the rear sight. The stock is cut, so I'll prolly get a set from Boyd's. Can anyone help me out with the resurrection of this great rifle? If military barrels are unavailable, how hard would it be for a gunsmith to fashion a Springfield barrel from on of the current barrel makers? Thanks guys.

[45nut]

http://www.sarcoinc.com/springfields.html

http://www.sarcoinc.com/rifles.html

[Pavogrande]

Seems like the cost of parts and smithin' would be close to buying an as issued 03a3 and you would still not have all original parts -- my ha-penny

While I don't think it would interest you, I have a new 03a3 barrel, 4groove, SA 3 44, -- buuuuut -- it was shortened 1" when sold as surplus in 1959-60 -- You could make a short rifle :-)

Just saw a 03a3 barrel on csp, new in wrap for $125 --

[rvpilot76]

Pavogrande, what is csp? I might be interested for $125.

Thanks for the links, 45Nut!

[Pavogrande]

CSP = culver shooting page? just google jouster it should get you there -- Sorry, I don't understand computer stuff -- It is a forum with a buy/sell section, like here --

[nicholst55]

Gun Parts Corporation (aka Numrich) offers a reproduction 1903 barrel. I have no idea about the quality, but it should be a drop-in to the stock. Alternately, you can have most any barrel maker copy the contour, but it won't be for free. Northridge International carries barrels for the No. 4 Lee Enfield for around $50. If you need a barrel for a No.1 SMLE, I'd try BDL, Ltd - if Brian Dick doesn't have one, he can probably put you on the right track.

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/webuyparts.htm

http://www.northridgeinc.com/

http://www.bdlltd.com/

[10-x]

Hate to say it but...........went to the gun show in Lakeland ,Fl Saturday.......and sold my like new original 1903 A3 stock and saw at least 10 - 12 03 A3 barrels at the show, some used some new. Check out a local gun show.:)

[KCSO]

What smelly, I have a couple of #1 Mk 111's .

[rvpilot76]

Hate to say it but...........went to the gun show in Lakeland ,Fl Saturday.......and sold my like new original 1903 A3 stock and saw at least 10 - 12 03 A3 barrels at the show, some used some new. Check out a local gun show.:)

:groner:

[rvpilot76]

What smelly, I have a couple of #1 Mk 111's .

Sorry, forgot to mention; No.4 MkI

[TNsailorman]

There is a 1903A3 like new in wrapper for sale on Gun Broker, item #110970029 with a production date of 8-44 for $145.00 + $18.00 shipping. Not a bad price on the barrel but I think the shipping is a little high. James

[Char-Gar]

There is a gunsmith in Sandia Texas named Glen Martin who has a supply of new in grease 03A3 barrels. I think he wants about $90 bucks for one. He does not have email, so you will have to look up his phone number and give him a call. He is a great guy and a top notch gunsmith.

[rvpilot76]

There is a gunsmith in Sandia Texas named Glen Martin who has a supply of new in grease 03A3 barrels. I think he wants about $90 bucks for one. He does not have email, so you will have to look up his phone number and give him a call. He is a great guy and a top notch gunsmith.

Shoot, and I just placed a bid on gubroker for a NIB barrel for $125.

Kevin