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I've seen untold SC refurbs with the same mix of R parts. I think these stories of "this my rifle from the war" should be "this is identical to my rifle fro the war". Still a nice 03a3. I have a...

Hard to tell without pic's but you've described a sporterized 1903 and a nice one at that. After war2 this was a very common procedure and you could cut down the original equipment or spend some...

Watch Gunbroker completed auctions for a idea of prices. The go to CMP and watch the for sale ads. You can find a nice rifle on cmp and on gunbroker. You need to a bit more cautious with...

I'm struggling with this question. I have a very nice S'G' that appears original except the trigger housing, it has a IP housing. If I replace the housing with a S'G' and the BR hammer it would be...

Agree with Bob, start at 1500+. Condition, condition, condition.

Does this have any cartouche marks? Really need to see the metal also. There are very good quality repro folders that are very close to the original metal casting marks. Generally you do not see...

JtD sells very nice pieces and is honest. Judge the item by the photo's not the written description.

I recall something about a3 bolts in a 1903 not clearing certain stocks. All bolt parts interchange in my experience.

That wood gave me a woodie.

Read the forums and watch gunbroker and don't be in a rush. A good 03a3 has your name on it someplace. 6-800 should buy a nice rifle, more for a all matching example.

I saw a Rem 03a3 bring 2k,...

Pinned stock is gtg for casual shooting. A Greek return may have the last 4 of the serial number EP'd to the bolt handle. A letter stamped on the floor plate and the last four on the butt stock.
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The FSB is located by the tapered pins, it may have been reamed offset. You can buy the reamer from Brownell's as a gunsmith tool $$$ or from a machine shop supply as a 0/2 taper reamer for $. You...

$200-400 as a shooter or for parts.

I've been able to trace the rifle back four owners, the last to I know, then it was in a shop owner I know, he got it at an estate purchase. He's going to check his records and see if he can find...

I do store my LE's with the bolt closed and FP spring uncompressed, but does it make a difference? Mag springs do not wear out when stored loaded, I don't think a FP spring would wear out from being...

I have a 10/41 SA with a long channel stock, it has the number "36" stamped near the center of the barrel channel. Anyone know what these mean, if anything other than a inspection mark?...

First, thanks in advance.:bow:

#1 1898 Rifle 177600
#2 1898 Carbine 229440
#3 1896 Carbine 29903
#4 1898 Carbine 273044

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serial # 177600, Model 1898.

Thanks.

Had a weak moment and a extra C note.

Interesting rifle. No safety but can be carried chambered with the bolt unlocked. This was reported to be common practice. Lucked out on ammo, found a man...

Nice start.

Storage becomes a big problem after awhile. Five safes and a walk in closet and I have them stacked like cord wood in my office.

The hand guard is made by Apexcncmachine.com. It's a local company. I've been gathering parts for a build with all parts made here in Orygun. I well have to compromise on the LPK and RE.

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I agree, I was hoping it would look better after a light clean up. I'm committed now to finish this, so I well strip this varnish or what ever it is off and go from there.

I have removed some grim from my newly acquired 1941 Lithgow and it appears to have a varnish like coating applied at one time. I was hoping for a minimal removal of any remaining original finish. ...

Fantastic rifle, DROOL!