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07-03-2012 02:55 PM
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I agree, looks real nice almost too nice. I am waiting to see what others say.
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Only the very early RA M1903-A3 upper barrel bands were phosphate, this should be blued..
Last edited by Garandrew; 07-03-2012 at 05:06 PM.
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I would like to see it. BUT, it looks OK from here. BIG question is how much???
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Interesting. The FJA does look off. All the one piece stamps I've seen do not have that space.
It doesn't have any cross bolts in the stock so I believe it's a replacement. Someone correct me on that if I'm wrong. The crud in the trigger guard and screw has been there for a while. It doesn't look like it's been apart for a long time. The color of the green reminds me of all the Greek returns that came back through the CMP. I'm not saying it is a return. It is a nice looker, what's the price? If it's shooter priced, I wouldn't let the stamp bother me.
Here is a link to stamps, but these are reproduction stamps.
http://www.trfindley.com/pgsnstmps03.html
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The big question is, what serial number, all of the features I see indicate an early production. Cocking knob, bolt sleeve are early R, so is the stock and I believe it is fine, all markings considered (there were un boxed FJA) and I don't believe that is a period. The sub inspector marks are not out of place and cross pinned stocks were a brief thing in early production. If the earlier statement about the bayonet lugs is true, then serial number dependant,,, it looks aweful close to me.
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I have seen more than the usual four subinspection stamps. I believe they denoted that the rifle had to go back for more work before being accepted. Stock pins were used until about mid-1943. I would also expect the upper band to be blued.
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
--George Orwell
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That's a little late, should have diamond pattern cocking knob, radial machine marks in the bolt sleeve and I'm not sure on the dates of the pinned stock, but I suspect it's a later serial number than the stock. Hopefully JB and RTL will check in,,,
Have a happy 4th guys.
Randy
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Thanks Rick,, I don't remember the time frame on the stocks, when did they start?
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I have seen more than the usual four subinspection stamps. I believe they denoted that the rifle had to go back for more work before being accepted. Stock pins were used until about mid-1943. I would also expect the upper band to be blued.
I described the upper band as looking parked. I think the upper band is actually blue...the bayonet lug looks parked. Not sure that makes a difference. Barrel is dated 4-43. I'm not sure if the "ping" in the flaming bombs means anything.
Attachment 34944
The "P" stamp behind the trigger guard looks right
Attachment 34945
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