I'm loving my 03a3, thanks to @alleycat
Fired the 1st shot and thought I was holding it wrong...nope, kicks like a mule and extremely accurate.
Other than having one for the collection (non-shooter), I'm not really into the 1903. Metallurgy issues and reduced loads don't really catch my interest.
I fear opening Pandora's box with Milserp.
I was going to buy an M1 a few months ago and had a family emergency side track that. I already have a Spanish Mauser and German Luger.
I've been looking at the M1, M1A, and the jungle carbine. I figure one of each will be a good start.
...and...