Custom Springfield M1903A3 Airsoft Rifle.

[S1l3nt V1p3r]

I've been out of the wood prop making scene for quite some time, and I've been playing airsoft instead for the last few years. And then I had the wonderful idea to make a custom Springfield M1903A3 with working airsoft internals from a Tokyo Marui VSR-10 I had bought to serve as a donor for the project.
I admit, even as it is now, I realize I still have a lot of details left to add to it. But I believe it's as close to the real deal without revealing itself as just an airsoft rifle. Enjoy!

I wanted to turn this...:

Into this:

I don't have a lot of pictures from the early build, but here we have the basic shape of the stock with the VSR-10 internals inside.

Added the rear sling mount.

Made and added the front barrel bands and sling mount.

Turned the barrel extension on a lathe.

And here it is before the butt plate, bayonet lug band, rear and front sights and custom bolt assembly is made and installed. I don't have pictures of those particular manufacturing prosesses, but anything that's not airsoft is hand made.

Here it is with all parts installed, but the stock still needs some oil color applied and final oil coats before it's done.

And here it is, painted, oiled and assembled!

And ready to take it into the field and skirmish!

 

[SierraJeep]

Dude that came out sick! Nice.

 

[S1l3nt V1p3r]

Thanks! I've been working on it for several months in sporadic periods at a time.

 

[SierraJeep]

Thanks! I've been working on it for several months in sporadic periods at a time.

That's how i work on my projects too. I get ya.

 

[StayFrosty]

I always love seeing wood props around here. Although I think 3d printing is cool, I really like old-school hands on work. Great job!

 

[S1l3nt V1p3r]

I always love seeing wood props around here. Although I think 3d printing is cool, I really like old-school hands on work. Great job!

Thank you! Some things you just can't 3D-print, I love the feel and look of real wood and steel.

 

[StayFrosty]

Thank you! Some things you just can't 3D-print, I love the feel and look of real wood and steel.

Definitely. Authenticity is awesome!

 

[DonutTheGREAT]

Can I just say, Wow! It turned out beautifully!

 

[S1l3nt V1p3r]

Can I just say, Wow! It turned out beautifully!

Thank you! Glad you like it.