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Winchester 1903 .22 automatic Deluxe. I got this last year at a local gunshow in Pensacola Florida from an older gentleman who said it was a family gun. It had been in the family from his grandfather’s time. Serial number 56856 puts manufacturer date 1909. From looking at the rifle evidence shows it 100% to be authentic. I hope everyone enjoys seeing Winchester Deluxe even though it’s a .22
I would not consider it a “100% authentic” rifle. The repair to the butt stock (the large chunk of wood that was replaced & refinished) takes it out of the “100%” original category. It is a Model 1903 “Fancy Finished” Rifle though, and that makes it somewhat less common.
The attached picture is a scanned copy of the October 1911 Catalogue No. 77
Bert
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Yeah it is a shame that both the top and bottom of the buttstock has been repaired. But as far as repairs go, they are very well done. It is what it is though. Overall a very Nice 1903!
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You don’t see a, “fancy” version of the M1903 every day. I’ve never owned one.
November 7, 2015
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steve004 said
You don’t see a, “fancy” version of the M1903 every day. I’ve never owned one.
I’m wondering why that may be, Steve. 1903’s aren’t especially common but I’ve only seen a handful or less of the fancy specimens. It’s hard to find a nice specimen of the 1903, 63’s are a bit easier. Can’t recall seeing a fancy 63. May need to try a little harder.
Mike
steve004 said
You don’t see a, “fancy” version of the M1903 every day. I’ve never owned one.
When you look at the listed price (in the 1911 catalog), it is relatively easy to see why very few people would have ordered the Fancy grade Model 1903 rifle.
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Hey guys!
so I recently came across a Model 1903 straight grip rifle that has deluxe checkering. I’ve never seen a deluxe straight grip 1903 so I did a research letter on it and the letter mentions nothing about the sticks. But the checkering looks factory Winchester. Thoughts?
Isaiah Duncan said
Hey guys!so I recently came across a Model 1903 straight grip rifle that has deluxe checkering. I’ve never seen a deluxe straight grip 1903 so I did a research letter on it and the letter mentions nothing about the sticks. But the checkering looks factory Winchester. Thoughts?
Highly likely it is skilled aftermarket work. Do you have pictures of it?
Bert
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Bert H. said
steve004 said
You don’t see a, “fancy” version of the M1903 every day. I’ve never owned one.
When you look at the listed price (in the 1911 catalog), it is relatively easy to see why very few people would have ordered the Fancy grade Model 1903 rifle.
Wow, damn near double!
November 7, 2015
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Jeremy P said
Bert H. said
steve004 said
You don’t see a, “fancy” version of the M1903 every day. I’ve never owned one.
When you look at the listed price (in the 1911 catalog), it is relatively easy to see why very few people would have ordered the Fancy grade Model 1903 rifle.
Wow, damn near double!
Yes, but from what I can tell it was quite a spectacular rifle for the time. This one is nicer than the one I’ve seen. Pretty sweet wood!
Bert H. said
I would not consider it a “100% authentic” rifle. The repair to the butt stock (the large chunk of wood that was replaced & refinished) takes it out of the “100%” original category. It is a Model 1903 “Fancy Finished” Rifle though, and that makes it somewhat less common.The attached picture is a scanned copy of the October 1911 Catalogue No. 77
Bert
Wish I’d had that for my article awhile back, Bert. Will have to get educated on catalogs someday.
Mike
TXGunNut said
Bert H. said
I would not consider it a “100% authentic” rifle. The repair to the butt stock (the large chunk of wood that was replaced & refinished) takes it out of the “100%” original category. It is a Model 1903 “Fancy Finished” Rifle though, and that makes it somewhat less common.
The attached picture is a scanned copy of the October 1911 Catalogue No. 77
Bert
Wish I’d had that for my article awhile back, Bert. Will have to get educated on catalogs someday.
Mike
You only need to ask the right question… I have in my reference library nearly all of the Winchester catalogs that were published from 1885 – 1969.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
You have to wonder if the butt stock had two large chunks taken out of it like that how the rest of it looks pretty well-maintained. I wonder if it was refinished.
Bert H. said
Isaiah Duncan said
Hey guys!
so I recently came across a Model 1903 straight grip rifle that has deluxe checkering. I’ve never seen a deluxe straight grip 1903 so I did a research letter on it and the letter mentions nothing about the sticks. But the checkering looks factory Winchester. Thoughts?
Highly likely it is skilled aftermarket work. Do you have pictures of it?
Bert
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