Keystone Arms Begins Shipping Mini 1903-A3 .22LR
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Keystone Arms is now shipping the newest installment in their family of mini rimfire clones. The Mini 1903-A3 provides the look and feel of the classic Springfield rifle but scaled down. Let’s take a look at its features.
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Inside the 1903ish exterior is a Keystone Crickett, a single shot bolt action. The sights are very similar to the original 03-A3, but the barrel is threaded 1/2x28 for easy suppressor use. The Mini 1903-A3 has an MSRP of $449. Keystone also sells two miniature .22 LR versions of Mosin Nagant rifles, if you or your child have a taste for Combloc bolt guns. Hook your little shooter up with a first rifle with some retro vibes (and a leg up practicing for CMP vintage military rifle matches).
Specs for the Mini 1903-A3:
OAL: 30 3/8″
Barrel: 16 1/2″, Threaded 3/8 x 24 TP
LOP: 11 5/8″
Weight: 3 lbs. 6 oz.
Swivel Size: 1″
Sight Radius: 18″
Trigger Pull: 4.5lbs
From the manufacturer:
“The wait is over and true to the original Keystone Sporting Arms presents the “Mini 1903-A3”
This first run of NEW regular 1903-A3 Springfield will be shipping out the first week of August!
Get yours today!
This rifle is a redefined classic for America’s youth shooter!
This Mini 1903-A3 Springfield Replica is the next in the mini mil-surp line of iconic historical mini replica military rifles.
You will find the KSA9130 Mini Mosin Nagant and the KSAM38 Mini Mosin Carbine available to round out your collection while teaching a new youth shooter the importance of protecting the second amendment.”
Find out more at www.keystonesportingarmsllc.com
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AKA @fromtheguncounter on Instagram. Gun nerd, reloader, attorney, and mediocre hunter. Daniel can still be found on occasion behind the counter at a local gun store. When he is not shooting, he enjoys hiking, camping, and rappelling around Utah.
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It would be cooler if they made them the same size as the original rifle.
I would like these a lot more if they had a magazine built in, even if it was only a few rounds.