Is this a Remington 1903 stock?

[RBruce]

The tip is marked with an R.

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[Rick the Librarian]

I admit, I don't see the R. What are the other markings/characteristics of the stock? No Remington stocks were marked with an R in that location that I am aware.

[Kirk]

Really can't tell. Any other markings?

[RaginCajun]

Take a look at Vi-shooters page, helped me a lot. You can also check out some pics in a post I made about my early Remington with some stock photos. Looks like a "1" stamped on your stock, my stock has a P "8" stamped in rear of the trigger guard, which corresponds to the "8" I have in place of your "1". Newb needs help with 03-A3 identity. (PIC HEAVY)

[RBruce]

Here are some additional photos. W on the butt, O or 0 in the receiver area, and a 9 or 6 just back of the trigger guard area. I can find no other markings. It seems strange that there is no final inspection mark. This is a two-bolt finger-grooved stock.

[Rick the Librarian]

I've seen plenty without an inspection stamp. It could have been sanded off. The idea of the inspection stamp as a "collectible" feature is pretty new. Try posting a picture of the entire stock - perhaps John Beard might be able to pick it out.

The "notch" for the spare parts kit dates the stock to before 1912 or a Remington, as you might think.

[RBruce]

Here are photos of the left and right side of the stock. BTW, the receiver is a Remington 3,009,xxx with a 12-41 RA barrel.

[John Beard]

Your stock may be a Remington stock. I can't tell with any certainty.

Does the stock have an inspection stamp, proof mark, or subinspector marks in front of the trigger guard? Does the stock have any markings in the cutoff recess? What marking, if any, appears in the barrel channel above the lower band retaining spring?

Please advise.

Thanks!

J.B.

[RBruce]

Re: Mr. Beards Questions
Does the stock have an inspection stamp, -- No
proof mark, -- No
or subinspector marks in front of the trigger guard? -- No
Does the stock have any markings in the cutoff recess? -- No
What marking, if any, appears in the barrel channel above the lower band retaining spring? -- No
The only markings on the stock are 1.) a small W under the buttplate; 2.) a U in the receiver channel just forward of the magazine well; 3.) an R on the tip, partially obscured by a dent.

[John Beard]

Re: Mr. Beards Questions
Does the stock have an inspection stamp, -- No
proof mark, -- No
or subinspector marks in front of the trigger guard? -- No
Does the stock have any markings in the cutoff recess? -- No
What marking, if any, appears in the barrel channel above the lower band retaining spring? -- No
The only markings on the stock are 1.) a small W under the buttplate; 2.) a U in the receiver channel just forward of the magazine well; 3.) an R on the tip, partially obscured by a dent.

Your stock might possibly be a Remington stock, but more likely not. It's more likely a Rock Island stock. In any event, the stock is apparently a field replacement, since it is devoid of an inspection stamp and proof mark.

Hope this helps.

J.B.