M1903A4 Development: The U.S. Army’s Search for a Sniper Rifle

[Talyn]

ter the U.S. entry into World War II, the Army once again faced the reality that there was a need for a scoped rifle for use by snipers and other marksman on the battlefield. The selection of the M1903A3 instead of the M1903 or M1903A1 as the bolt-action sniper platform provided a rifle needed in numbers to meet war demand.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | M1903A4 Development: The U.S. Army’s Search For A Sniper Rifle

Despite the lessons learned during World War I, the U.S. Army lacked a purpose-built sniper rifle throughout the interwar period, even after efforts were made to develop one. The need became more apparent as World War II loomed, leading to the adoption of the M1903A4, with its developmental...

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[Snake45]

I have a soft spot for 03A4s. Mine is 100% original from the sling swivels right up to the scope base. It came without a scope or rings. At the time I bought it, the GI scopes hadn't been reproed yet, and originals cost more than I paid for the rifle. I came as close as I could and dug up an old Weaver K3 3X, which IMHO looks pretty appropriate. It shoots about 1.5 MOA and I'm very happy with it.

 

[Talyn]

I have a soft spot for 03A4s. Mine is 100% original from the sling swivels right up to the scope base. It came without a scope or rings. At the time I bought it, the GI scopes hadn't been reproed yet, and originals cost more than I paid for the rifle. I came as close as I could and dug up an old Weaver K3 3X, which IMHO looks pretty appropriate. It shoots about 1.5 MOA and I'm very happy with it.
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Nice A4.

I have a nicely done A4 repro. with a HiLux repro scope. I wanted to shoot the vintage matches but none are nearby so I took the small diam scope & rings off and put 1" rings on and a 3x9 1" scope. Shoots well for the design.

 

[Wannabewoodsman]

Dying to get a "kit" from sarco