Just purchased 03A3 and can't wait for it to arrive

**0311Shooter** · 08-16-2009 03:36 PM

My last post on this subject.

I didn't ride into town on a jackazz last night. Maybe a few weeks ago, but not last night. Have seen (and own) my share of "Original" milsurps. Perhaps I may be misconstrued about the stock terminology. This stock is straight back from the receiver heel, with no "pistol grip". To me that's a scant stock.

But I would be willing to bet that THIS stock is the same stock that was assembled with the rest of the rifle. All the markings, the stampings, the boxed "FJA", all look older than being "stamped" last night.

JMNSHGDO.

**Highly Recommended** · 08-16-2009 03:36 PM

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**chuck in idaho** · 08-16-2009 04:14 PM

FWIW:
Picture of a scant stock
(ripped it off of a Gunbroker ad)
Chuck

**0311Shooter** · 08-16-2009 04:28 PM

Thanks for that pic. Not how mine looks. This one has a longer "handgrip" area and doesn't have the little "crook" on the bottom.

I can put down my BP meds now.

**Kirk** · 08-16-2009 07:37 PM

ViShooter has an excellent reference website. This picture posted there shows the four common 1903 stock styles. http://vishooter.home.att.net/m1903/1903_stockpic.jpg

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