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New to me Remington 03-A3
Last edited by Joe W; 04-18-2014 at 09:55 PM.
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04-18-2014 09:48 PM
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Your rifle left the factory with a RA(The RA is for Remington arms), Ordnance wheel and FJA cartouches on the left wrist, circle P on the grip. There should be a small R stamped on the front sight, all bands, all rear sight parts, triggerguard, spring, follower, trigger, on off lever, all bolt parts, bolt stop, sling swivels and cubby door on the inside. It should have a Remington buttplate pattern and I am sure I missed some parts. You have a lot of reading to do. Beyond that, about 25 high definition close up pictures would help. Regards, Rick.
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Thanks Rick. So far the "R" marked parts I have found are on the upper band, stacking swivel, upper sling swivel, extractor collar, Bolt sleeve, bolt handle, rear sight. The butt plate is typical Remington though I have not looked for an "R" in that location.
Do you have any idea as to the front sight cover. It has no "R" only what seems to be a part number "C64157-4" on the left side and the letter G within a triangle on the right. I realize this is a contracted part but would Remington have used this part without the "R" mark ??
I have been "reading" about the M1 Garand for about 50 years and don't think I am up to much more reading on the 03-A3.
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Front sight covers were meant to protect the blade during shipping and storage. Once the rifles were issued in the field, the covers were tossed. Only the Marine version was large enough to fit over the 03A3's tall front blade. I believe Remington did make the sight covers and it would have a R stamped on it. IMO, the front sight cover is a nuisance and does not affect the value of the rifle. Regards, Rick.
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