1903 A3 Did I do ok?

[Simo]

DAMN that is nice and all Remington too

[Tula Neil]

A Question or three if I may:

Since getting the A3 I have looked at many pictures, done some reading up on them. I have noticed that almost all have 2 cross bolts through the wood under the receiver, at each end, where as mine just has 2 thin metal pins. Why?
Were the cross bolts a refurb addition.? and will mine not having them be weaker or troublesome in the future.

Plus what bayonet should I be looking for to go with my rifle...

Thanks.

Martin08's picture shows 1 cross bolt I think.. Remington.

[pacanis]

My SC 03-A3 only has the pins. Bolts were added for strength because the pins were found to not be strong wnough to reinforce the stock, but supposedly (from what I have read and heard) there was only a weakness issue when using the grenade launcher and resting the stock on the ground. The stocks with the pins were just fine for normal shooting.

[martin08]

The pinned stocks were for wartime expediency. All just a matter of which stock it received when rebuilt. Later stocks went back to the recoil bolts, as the pins did not prove to hold up well for grenade launching purposes. My rifle has two crossbolts.

Your stock is a very valuable asset to your gun, BTW. It shows only one original proof mark, and doesn't have any rearsenal stamps. Not uncommon, but the majority will have some evidence, via stamp, to show that it had been back to the arsenal. Just the stock like yours can sometimes sell in excess of $300.

[Tula Neil]

pacanis & martin08.


The rifle never mind the wood is not for sale..

[Sgt. Rob]

A correct bayonet would be the 10" WWII cut down or 10" as manufactured from 1943 version of the M1907.

Semper Fi, Rob

[Junk Yard Dog]

The pinned stocks were for wartime expediency. All just a matter of which stock it received when rebuilt. Later stocks went back to the recoil bolts, as the pins did not prove to hold up well for grenade launching purposes. My rifle has two crossbolts.

Your stock is a very valuable asset to your gun, BTW. It shows only one original proof mark, and doesn't have any rearsenal stamps. Not uncommon, but the majority will have some evidence, via stamp, to show that it had been back to the arsenal. Just the stock like yours can sometimes sell in excess of $300.

Or even in excess of $500 if you get the right bidding war going.....it's a hell of a ride when that happens

[Simo]

yep, stocks are a world on its own. There are people who just collect stocks like we collect guns. Some months ago on GB there was an auction for a non-refurbed WW1 Eddystone stock set w/ all blued E marked metal (rear ring, center band w/ screw and swivel, front band w/screw and swivel, butt-plate w/ screws. It sold at the same price as an entire WW1 Eddystone rifle would. you want to see some bid wars, find an original 1861 Enfield stock at auction WOW! even Mosin Nagant true M38 stocks get ugly. I was into gun stocks when I was in a gun stock maker phase long ago. I learned very little and can remember much less but there is some bucks in collecting them.

[Tula Neil]

Thanks Sgt. Rob

My search continues.

I also have a true M38 stock maybe I should start collecting..

[etprescottazusa91]

I think you did pretty good, beautiful rifle.

[shoto2758]

I think i just squirted myself..Looking at those pic's..This must be the turning point for me?
Where i'd rather look at these pics then porn..hehe
God bless America..

[Tula Neil]

Hi shoto2758.

"I think I just squirted myself..looking at those pic's"

Thank you, on reading that it gave me a good laugh.. No one has ever said that before about any of my pictures.

[Tula Neil]

Went to the range today, 600 yds raining and a westerly breeze blowing, not bad results at that distance with 91/30 & Rem 1903A3...





We were on target 48 one the 107 available to be used.
Rifle on the point a modern sniper rifle not mine.

[desdem12]

Man i would take a range like that every day. I am not sure if i could see that far but it would be fun trying. Nice Neil

[pacanis]

I would love to fire at 600 yds.

[Junk Yard Dog]

Nice range, I know I can't see that far, but I could always use "The Force"

[Tula Neil]

Just found a bayonet to go with my 1903A3, not dated a few nicks on the blade. What do you think? Not bad for £60 OR $94

[desdem12]

Looks Great on there.

[Sgt. Rob]

Perfect match. A manufactured 10" bayonet by American Fork and Hoe. They stopped dating these during 1943. Price is right on.

Semper Fi, Rob