1903 Match Rifle

[257Roberts]

Any historical match rifle buffs out there? I apologize if this isn't quite the correct place to post.
Love my modern guns, but have a guilty pleasure for collecting the old stuff too.

I am looking for a Lyman 17A XNA front sight for a 1903 Springfield National Match rifle.
Curious if anybody has a lead.

Also, anybody know a pro with experience drilling & tapping an 03Springfield for O and E scope mounting blocks?

Thanks for any leads.

 

[jmm03]

This guy may still be around: https://docplayer.net/41041291-Garr...-3249-marie-lane-fort-worth-tx-phone-fax.html

 

[Ned Ludd]

There is a fellow in Denver (aka chuckindenver on various forums) named Chuck Moline that does such work and is reputed to be very, very good:

Warpath Metal Finishing
Denver, CO
(720)-841-1399
[Contact during normal business hours]

Alternatively, there is an outfit that used to be called Rock Ridge Machine Works (aka US Armament Corps) that produced 1903A4 replicas from CMP donor rifles for Creedmoor Sports for a number of years. I have one and it is very well done. I believe they also do this type of work:

U.S. Armament Corp
121 Valley View Dr
Ephrata PA 17522

717.721.4570

 

[Fast14riot]

Another vote for Chuck Moline. His facebook is Warpath Vintage. He rebarreled my 1917 for me and it was just over 2 weeks door to door.

 

[Laurie]

but have a guilty pleasure for collecting the old stuff

Lord, you must lead a sheltered life! Historic Arms collecting / shooting is a completely wholesome activity for a boy of all ages!

Not like the subject of this (or for that matter even listening to this kind of Country & Western)