1903 Springfield Sporterized Markings

Disgruntled Taxpayer · April 15, 2024, 04:04 PM

I have a 1903 Springfield, it has been sporterized. I cannot see top of the rifle because it has a scope mount. The serial number is 1478272. The barrel is not a military barrel. On the barrel it is stamped HUBSTY 30-06. Any information on this rifle would be appreciated. Looked a several serial number verification websites. Thanks in advance. Martin Donohue.

highpower3006 · April 17, 2024, 08:14 PM

Not much to say. You have a high number receiver, therefore it is considered safe to shoot regular .30-06 ammo. As for Hubsty, I have no idea who that might be.

Unfortunately, unless it was made by someone like Griffin and Howe, sporters made on military rifles don't have a lot of interest or value these days. If the rifle is nicely done it will make a very nice hunting gun and it should be enjoyed as what it is.

April 15, 2024, 04:04 PM	#1
Disgruntled Taxpayer Junior Member Join Date: April 15, 2024 Posts: 1	1903 Springfield Sporterized Markings I have a 1903 Springfield, it has been sporterized. I cannot see top of the rifle because it has a scope mount. The serial number is 1478272. The barrel is not a military barrel. On the barrel it is stamped HUBSTY 30-06. Any information on this rifle would be appreciated. Looked a several serial number verification websites. Thanks in advance. Martin Donohue.

April 17, 2024, 08:14 PM	#2
highpower3006 Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Location: Savannah TN Posts: 1,221	Not much to say. You have a high number receiver, therefore it is considered safe to shoot regular .30-06 ammo. As for Hubsty, I have no idea who that might be. Unfortunately, unless it was made by someone like Griffin and Howe, sporters made on military rifles don't have a lot of interest or value these days. If the rifle is nicely done it will make a very nice hunting gun and it should be enjoyed as what it is.