• Make: Remington

• Model: 1903-A3 (03-A3)

• Serial Number: 3996979
• Year of Manufacture: 1942–1943 (WWII Production Block 3,708,000 - 4,707,999)

• Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

• Stock Condition: Minor wood blemishes

• Hardware Condition: Missing sling mount

• Included Accessories: Full cleaning kit

• Visuals: High-definition photos available

• Barrel Length: 24 inches

Description:

Remington Model 1903-A3 bolt-action rifle, serial number 3996979, chambered in .30-06 Springfield. This WWII-era production rifle. The wood stock has minor blemishes and the hardware is currently missing a sling mount. Has the cleaning kit and rope weight and brush. Please review the high-definition photos for an exact visual representation of the rifle's condition and all included items.  Please consider all angles as the intense lights highlight blemishes.  This is done on purpose so there are no surprises. 

• R.A.: Remington Arms.
• 9-43: The barrel was manufactured in September 1943.
• Flaming Bomb: This is the U.S. Ordnance Department "flaming bomb" inspection/proof mark. It signifies that the barrel passed inspection and proof firing tests. 

• Production Context: September 1943 is a standard production date for a Remington 1903-A3, consistent with serial numbers in the 4,000,000 range.
• Barrel Features: Remington 03-A3 barrels of this era typically have 2-groove or 4-groove rifling and are marked on the top of the barrel behind the front sight.
• Rebuilds: If the rifle has been overhauled later, these markings are sometimes found on barrels that were installed during arsenal rebuilds, but "R.A. 9-43" is a very common original date for Remington 03-A3 rifles.