I think a 1903 in 6.5X54 would be hard to find for less than $1200, and probably a good deal more. A claw mount is not a bad, but a decidely expensive choice. Redfield once made a mount for this action, but they are difficult to find. My personal choice is a G&H side mount, several of which I have used for decades with no problem, even on my .458 WM and my .450 Watts.