Springfield 1903A3 Talk me out of it!

[HKUSP]

I need help. I have a friend that is wanting to sell a very nice Remington made Springfield 1903A3 to take the edge off the financial strain of a family emergency. He offered it to me well below what they're going for on the open market. I've handled it before and know it's in 8/10 condition. This is driving me nuts because I really really want it. I'm also in a position where I can and can't afford it all at the same time. (Possible, but it's going to hurt if you catch my drift).

I do not own a scrap of 30-06 ammunition and I realize building up a decent supply of ammo is going to triple the cost of buying this rifle. Somebody talk me out of it please. I know the right thing to do is pass it up.

Chris

 

[PGRChaplain]

Sorry, Too Late! Just go get it, your friend needs your help Now!

 

[Cameramonkey]

here is me stopping you:

*crickets*

Even if you cant stock up right away, you are helping him by buying something you want. You'll have your toy, and can scrounge some ammo later.



DOOOOOO EEEEEET!

 

[actaeon277]

Going to INGO for help NOT buying a gun? Like an alcoholic going to a liquor store for help on not drinking.

 

[HKUSP]

Going to INGO for help NOT buying a gun? Like an alcoholic going to a liquor store for help on not drinking.

Indeed. This may be reverse psychology on myself.

 

[K_W]

Get it, it might cost $30 more in 2017 if Clinton is in office.

You can always sell it to me for what you bought it for.

 

[foszoe]

I need help. I have a friend that is wanting to sell a very nice Remington made Springfield 1903A3 to take the edge off the financial strain of a family emergency. He offered it to me well below what they're going for on the open market. I've handled it before and know it's in 8/10 condition. This is driving me nuts because I really really want it. I'm also in a position where I can and can't afford it all at the same time. (Possible, but it's going to hurt if you catch my drift).

I do not own a scrap of 30-06 ammunition and I realize building up a decent supply of ammo is going to triple the cost of buying this rifle. Somebody talk me out of it please. I know the right thing to do is pass it up.

Chris

Well since its a family emergency, I could offer to pay what its worth to him or at least more than you are and help him and you out at the same time plus I have some ammo for it.

 

[Winamac]

here is me stopping you:

*crickets*

Even if you cant stock up right away, you are helping him by buying something you want. You'll have your toy, and can scrounge some ammo later.



DOOOOOO EEEEEET!

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I have owned two 03A3 Remy's and they are AWESOME rifles. Get it, you will be glad.

 

[indyjohn]

Sorry, can't help you.

Shooting my M1903 at 600 yards.

Buy it.

 

[wabashman]

Buy it and just let him know he can buy it back at the same cost down the road?

 

[TheBoss930]

Make sure to save enough for a pederson device!!!

 

[BogWalker]

Why would we talk you out of a great life decision? It's not like this is a marriage or something.

 

[HKUSP]

Make sure to save enough for a pederson device!!!

That got a true laugh out loud. Thanks!

 

[DoggyDaddy]

If you get it, the CMP still has about the best price on surplus 30-06 and it's good, reloadable stuff too. I have an 03 (not A3) and it's an awesome rifle. You won't regret it!

 

[sloughfoot]

I need help. I have a friend that is wanting to sell a very nice Remington made Springfield 1903A3 to take the edge off the financial strain of a family emergency. He offered it to me well below what they're going for on the open market. I've handled it before and know it's in 8/10 condition. This is driving me nuts because I really really want it. I'm also in a position where I can and can't afford it all at the same time. (Possible, but it's going to hurt if you catch my drift).

I do not own a scrap of 30-06 ammunition and I realize building up a decent supply of ammo is going to triple the cost of buying this rifle. Somebody talk me out of it please. I know the right thing to do is pass it up.

Chris

A friend of mine had a family emergency where he had to raise some money. I gave him what he wanted for his rifle and told him it would be in my gun safe until he was in a position to get it back. It will always be his rifle that I am just holding.

I have absolutely no interest in shooting it. I don't even like it.

We are friends. That is what is important.

 

[edporch]

Buy it!
I have one I got several years ago that's in great condition, and even though it's been mostly a safe queen I've never regretted buying it.

 

[oldpink]

Buy it and don't fret the ammo issue.
As was already mentioned, there's still an abundance of milsurp ammo that's non-corrosive and uses boxer primed (reloadable) brass.
It would also be a great time to get a reloading setup if you don't have one already.
A good bolt action, especially in the most popular caliber of them all, is a total winner, plus it's legal for deer hunting come Friday morning 1/2 hour before dawn, assuming you have some private land on which to hunt with it.

 

[autogun]

What Wabashman and Sloughfoot said. +2

 

[Leo]

Buy it.

 

[Indycar:v1.1]

Buy it unquestionably.