1903A1 USMC Clone Questions

[M4.GA]

Hello everyone. I've recently developed a hankering for a USMC M1903A1 Sniper clone for shooting long range. I am curious what everyones' recommendations are for gunsmiths/shops/etc. that would produce a good, reliable shooter. I'm not looking for an all original, high value collectible rifle.

Thanks!

 

[cplnorton]

It depends on how correct you want to get into the build, but it sounds more like you just want a shooter. The M1903A1 Snipers were basically (in the simplest terms) a NM that had the blocks attached and the handguard modified. Honestly if you take a 1903 and add 0 & E blocks Unertl blocks to mount the scope and modify the front handguard, that is what most gunsmiths do that build them.

There are guys who duplicate the traits and such to sort of make them look more real. But if you don't care about that, about any competent gunsmith can add blocks to an 03.

I would look for an 03 that was already lightly sporterized or had holes drilled so you aren't drilling and tapping an unmodified rifle. Plus those rifles would be a lot cheaper.

 

[camocorvette]

There is a cloner rifle in the px right now for a reasonable price.

 

[camocorvette]

Firearms - 1903a4 Clone.

Selling a 1903a4 sniper clone(ish) rifle. Has a standard a3 action instead of the canted roll mark. The action is 1903a3 with a new criterion barrel installed, test fired only. Timney trigger installed Correct weaver 330 M8 scope with tapered post. The scope was completely overhauled and is...

www.snipershide.com

 

[USMCSGT0331]

There is a cloner rifle in the px right now for a reasonable price.

Firearms - 1903a4 Clone.

Selling a 1903a4 sniper clone(ish) rifle. Has a standard a3 action instead of the canted roll mark. The action is 1903a3 with a new criterion barrel installed, test fired only. Timney trigger installed Correct weaver 330 M8 scope with tapered post. The scope was completely overhauled and is...

www.snipershide.com

Except that the OP wants to build a 1903A1 USMC sniper clone, which is a completely different rifle than a 1903A3/4. He would need a regular old 1903 as the base for a 1903A1 clone, not a 1903A3/4.

 

[Modoc]

Firearms - 1903a4 Clone.

Selling a 1903a4 sniper clone(ish) rifle. Has a standard a3 action instead of the canted roll mark. The action is 1903a3 with a new criterion barrel installed, test fired only. Timney trigger installed Correct weaver 330 M8 scope with tapered post. The scope was completely overhauled and is...

www.snipershide.com

You guys suck! SWMBO (Memsahib) just dope slapped me as I showed her that link! That is a wish list item, but life comes first.

 

[camocorvette]

Except that the OP wants to build a 1903A1 USMC sniper clone, which is a completely different rifle than a 1903A3/4. He would need a regular old 1903 as the base for a 1903A1 clone, not a 1903A3/4.

I totally skimmed over that. Good catch Sir.

 

[USMCSGT0331]

You guys suck! SWMBO (Memsahib) just dope slapped me as I showed her that link! That is a wish list item, but life comes first.

You could build a better A4 clone for less, this isn't a rifle I'd recommend to someone looking for an A4 clone. Just my opinion though.

 

[Modoc]

You could build a better A4 clone for less, this isn't a rifle I'd recommend to someone looking for an A4 clone. Just my opinion though.

I appreciate the input, but it isn’t my biggest obstacle. I’d like a correct rifle to shoot NRA Military Silhouette with, but I am also shooting SASS, Wild Bunch (and their long range categories), NRA BPCR, NRA Lever Action Silhouette (all 3 flavors), NRA Handgun Silhouette, and tryin not to go down the rabbit holes of other shooting sports. Not to mention the hunting rifles, pistols, and shotguns.

I will say that she’s kept a roof over our head and food on the table instead of being totally gun poor.

At least she enjoys shooting most of them WITH me!

 

[USMCSGT0331]

I will say that she’s kept a roof over our head and food on the table instead of being totally gun poor.

At least she enjoys shooting most of them WITH me!

You are truly living the good life, I tip my hat to you, sir!

 

[Modoc]

You are truly living the good life, I tip my hat to you, sir!

This weekend’s outing. Two hunts on our local club. You couldn’t have asked for nicer days.

This biggest laugh is that when “I” upgrade HER gear, she is like WOW! I was fine before, but this is SO much BETTER!

The next Honey Do is a tang sight for her NRA Lever Action Silhouette Rifle.

 

[Modoc]

You can spot someone who cares, her eye pro and hearing protection cost MORE than her shotgun. BTW that Winchester 1300 Youth was the FIRST gun that I bought. It took a lot of lawns mowed to pay it off.

For those wondering, Rudy Project Rydons with prescription inserts and Axil Pro-S ear protection.