  I discuss the nature of the compact X-ray source in the center of the
supernova remnant RCW 103. Several models, based on the accretion onto a
compact object are analyzed. I show that it is more likely that the central
X-ray source is an accreting neutron star than an accreting black hole. I also
argue that models of a disrupted binary system consisting of an old accreting
neutron star and a new one observed as a 69-ms pulsar are most favored.
