ParkerMan

I contacted the Winchester Arms Collector organization. I was told that These model guns were not reproduced in Japan. According to their search of the serial number, it is an original made in 1903 and has probably been refinished and re-blued. This gun does not have a safety, indicating that it is one of the very first guns made in 1903. I have confirmed that it requires Winchester 22 Automatic ammo. 22 Long Rifle ammo will not cycle in the gun. I have compared the markings on the barrel to pictures of other model 1903 and model 03 guns. My gun is marked the same but is in very good condition. The caliber is "Winchester .22 Automatic" as marked on the barrel. When I was bidding on the gun, I assumed that it was a new condition Japanese gun made around 1990. I was told that Winchester did reissue some of the old guns made by Miroku, but both Winchester and the collector organization said they did not reproduce the Model 03 or the Model 1903. The Winchester Model 63 is chambered in .22 Long Rifle, but the big difference is that the but plate is flat and not curved like the Model 03 and Model 1903. The estate that the gun came from contained a number of collectible Winchesters. I am still not sure what I have got, but if I can find some ammo, I will shot it some and then put it away in the safe.

I purchased a Winchester Model 03 rifle from an estate auction. It has a three digit serial number and appears to be in brand new condition. The Winchester Model 1903 was the first semiautomatic rifle made by Winchester and was later changed to the Model 03. This was in the early 1900's. I think they reissued the gun in the 1980's. I have read that Winchester reproduced some of their old rifles and were made by a company in Japan. I am looking for information on the history of this rifle, where it was made, what company made it and the year made. I have learned that this rifle used a 22 Winchester Auto cartridge that is unique to this rifle and I wonder where you could get any ammo. Any help is appreciated.

I am looking to buy some 22 Winchester Auto ammunition. This ammo is for a Winchester Model 1903 rifle - it is not the same as regular 22 Long Rifle. Aguila manufactures limited quantities of this ammo, but it is out of stock in most stores. Please see attached photo. I am located in Manchester, TN.

What is the bolt action? Looks like a .22. Can you provide a description and price?

I have one of these, but I only have one magazine.

I have one of these, but yours is in better shape.

I have a Winchester 9422M and have been looking for a 9422 to go with it. Do you have one of these that you want to sell? I am also looking for a Winchester Model 63 in 22 cal.

How many magazines go with it?

Have the sights been fixed on this one? The early model 39's had a bad rear sight and SW had to offer replacement sights.

Interesting rifle.

Contact Leroy Farris at https://tnsafety.com/

How many magazines come with it and what is the capacity? ten rounds or 16?

Very nice gun. I have got the FN version.

I would like to have this. I can come get it today.

You are correct, mine is the 1903 hammerless.

I have one of these in 32.

I would like to have it, but I live in Manchester and you're too far away. Any chance you are coming this direction?

Did not know they made one like this.

I have one of these. Be sure to polish the feed ramp.

I like this gun, but it is too far away for me.

Got mine at a flea market for $175, but you do not run across deals like this often.

I have one of these in the blue finish.

Did this gun sell?

Nice gun. I have Winchester Pump 22 and it is also a very accurate gun.

That is a very nice rifle.