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What is the correct recoil spring plug? Would a blued checkered one be correct or the serrated parkerized gray one?

They must have been together many many years then, the finish on the gun and receiver match perfect along with the wear.

Did I understand the post correct, the war time receivers were the ones to watch out for, but the pre war for example a 1910 M1903 would be better quality?

18012XX , is the serial.

On another subject with serial numbers can you find where the gun might have gone , I have a 1910 model M1903 im curious of also.

Ok I wanted to be sure that some of the black parts would be correct on that gun for 9 of '44. Ive seen some with black parkerized parts and then some with gray looking ones that match the color of...

I have a 9/44 R.R. M1911A1. It looks like all the parts have the same wear on it but I have a couple questions.
The barrel bushing looks black along with the slide stop and thumb safety. Maybe they...

How much more work does it need to be correct? Im interested to learn to make it right, Jay

Whats it worth ? Anyone want it ? Im in the market for a real one for my collection of M1 Garand items. Maybe someone could use this for display , Jay

Bill ,
What would you value the belt at?

Ok , got it

Im trying to upload pictures but I only got one to work. I tried doing reserch on Raritan Arsenal and I didnt find much info on it.

Edit-I cant upload the normal size pictures that I have been...

Latest update on the rifle.

I got the hand guard for it today from Joe / Woody314a to make the rifle complete. Im VERY happy to have it finished and looking so nice. Thanks Joe, Jay

I got this from a guy a while back and was told it could have been used in the Philippines but looks unissued or later. Im posting pictures to maybe get some info or ideas from you collectors.

-Jay

Thanks to Brian from BDL on the parts I was missing.

Story starts with me finding a sporterized Enfield off the internet for 200. Rear buttstock was cut and recoil pad added many years ago. Front...

Talk about an investment in price. John Beard and a few others confirmed its NM status.

Heres pictures of what I have found so far. ,Jay

The cleaning kit on the 03' , the metal cigar tube that holds the cleaning kit , does each end screw off or just one side? I cant find anything online about them , Jay

Is this rifle a A1? What year is the rifle, from what I looked up its a 1918 receaver. Whats the A below the 6-18 on the barrel stand for?

Here is the latest M1903 I have found.

The SA 1903A1 also has the correct barrel for the receiver SA 94X,XXX. SA 6-18 MW=0. Perfect bore. It also has the original cleaning kit in the buttstock....

Went to UPS today to send out a rifle , they now require the shipper or person receaving the rifle to have a license in hand to ship it.

Must have changed in the last month I sent one out. I...

Ok , some of you might have seen this rifle for sale. I think im way way off on trying to deal with the dealer at the price he is asking. Im trying to trade or sell a M1 Garand I have to buy one...

I figured id ask a ovious question, do some guys on this forum or others back out of buying your rifle or tire kick alot? I had it happen 3 times with a Carbine and 2 with my Garand im selling so...

If its just 54 and thats it then im betting its a rack number. You can leave it , it is history but not like its anything rare or special in my opinion. Also , it could have been from anywhere, Army...

Thanks guys, I was going to get a Rem 03A3 but the guy that was wanting to sell it broke contact. So now I find this one but I was worried and now im sure that its not worth what he is asking.
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Im looking to add and add slowly to my collection , I think I have found a good 03' Sprinfield. Anyone want to take a crack at it, maybe some info or history and value?

Here is the details :
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How long after you order do you get them? I still havent been charged yet and I sure hope he sends the right stuff. He was just short with his words and all trying to talk to him. I said I need a...