I have a Springfield 1903 that I inherited long ago.  It was my grandfather's, my father's and finally mine but I know little about it! I also have the original bayonet that it came with.  It's made by Springfield and the serial # is 249839.  I have been told it's unsafe to shoot at that #. I have found that this 1903 was actually made in 1903 and has a casehardened receiver. I know that myself and my descendants have never fired it. The rifling looks brand new for a 119 year old rifle!

I know nothing about it's value, how to judge it's condition, etc.  I put a few quick pics below and would appreciate any guidance you could give me.

 

Stock was replaced and rifle has been refinished and it is considered unsafe to fire. Lots of information about that. CMP will not allow that to be used in firing competitions. SA after 880,000 is safe. RIA after 288,000 serial numbers.

These early ones will sell for about 750-800. If it was original then up to 1200 or so.

Post pics of bayonet and scabbard, should be a 16" with leather scabbard. those value 250.00 to 450.00