Rebel Hog

1903 A4 Springfield Sniper

SWAMPMAN

Rebel Hog,
Do you actually have all these WWII sniper rigs?

SWAMPMAN

Not to be obnoxious, but I'm not sure I want to hunt with a "sniper" looking for an opportunity to show off. Hunting with a rifle capable of a long range shot is a good idea, seeking a long range shot is reckless hunting. Hunt within your capabilities and always respect the animal you're hunting.

Briman

whats that you say?

03A4 sniper was based on the 03A3 model these weren't produced until 1943, The Marine Corps used 1903A1 sniper rifles through the Vietnam war.
M1Ds were produced after WWII
1903 springfields were still used in Vietnam, along with M21s and M40s (your remington rifle)
Ghillie is the name of the camoflage used by Scottish game wardens, not a US sniper.

Just clearing up some of the misinformation or what I like to call 'BS'

Rebel Hog

SwampMan,
Just showing Wyzeguy9 who ask the question to this thread.
I have over 50 long guns, but no Sniper's.

SWAMPMAN

And the most "prolific U.S. sniper was Carlos Hathcock. A Marine, I believe.

Rebel Hog

Biman ,you better check on SGt. Ghille?

SWAMPMAN

Rebel Hog, Too bad. I thought you had them. I have tried to find an M1D like you pictured for years. I've had no luck, they all have shot out barrels or are standard Garands that have been "converted". Hard to locate an authentic M1D.

Rebel Hog

Swampman, I seen one at a gun show, but in bad shape and he wanted $900
for it.

SWAMPMAN

That's exactly what I've been running into. Either they're shot out or they're not really M1D's, just a regular Garand with a 3rd world M1D barrel. If you ever see one, please email me.