Natl. Ord. 1903A3

[Psychoblues]

I just bought this piece at a local gun show. It's a beautifully sporterized 30 06 rifle and seems to handle and shoot well. I feel like if I did nothing other than use it for a wall hanger it was worth what I paid for it but I don't know anything about National Ordnance or this series of the weapon. Any information that anyone would be willing to share with me would be highly appreciated.

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Psychoblues

[Nukeman]

I just bought this piece at a local gun show. It's a beautifully sporterized 30 06 rifle and seems to handle and shoot well. I feel like if I did nothing other than use it for a wall hanger it was worth what I paid for it but I don't know anything about National Ordnance or this series of the weapon. Any information that anyone would be willing to share with me would be highly appreciated.

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Psychoblues

All I found was this

National Ordnance 1903A3 receivers were made in Yugoslavia and/or Spain during the late 50's and mid 60's, then the rifles were assembled with surplus GI parts

They are worth about 200-250. Hope you didn't spend more than that.. Good luck

[Psychoblues]

All I found was this




They are worth about 200-250. Hope you didn't spend more than that.. Good luck

I have considerably less than that range invested in this particular piece, nukeman. My initial attraction to it was the heavily ornate carving and sporterizing. It is a gorgeous thing to look upon!!!!!! To be frank I was surprised at the handling and shooting of it. I was more interested in the wall hanger effect and may still be but I now know that I can trust this piece for deer hunting or whatever use I might have for a rifle of this caliber and quality.

Thanks for the git back, nukeman!!!!!!

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Psychoblues

[Mr. P]

Did they charge admission at that show?

[Psychoblues]

Did they charge admission at that show?

Yes they did, Mr. P. But it was all inclusive for the accompanying flea market, furniture show and health clinic/insurance booths.

Why do you ask?

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Psychoblues

[Mr. P]

Yes they did, Mr. P. But it was all inclusive for the accompanying flea market, furniture show and health clinic/insurance booths.

Why do you ask?

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Psychoblues

I wondered if it was standard. I went to my first show last month. Admission was $8. I was surprised they charged. I refused to pay and never went in. I turned to leave and the guy collecting says.."You gotta like guns". I turned back to him and said "I like guns BUT I'm NOT gonna pay just to look at em".

If I were a vendor there I wouldn't like an admission charge..hell you know they pay to be there and I may have bought something. So, I wonder how many folks feel the same.

Did I mention I can squeeze a penny till Lincoln cries?