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    Help with new Remington 03a3

    I just picked up this Remington and would like some help figuring everything out. I know more than the average person but not nearly enough to figure this one out. It seems to be 12-43 rifle and barrel based on the serial number. Most of the parts have the "r" stamp but not all. The one part that is most likely not Remington is the bolt. I've included some pics to get things rolling and hope I get a lot of feedback. One thing I'll start out with is the bolt/receiver finish. The receiver park. is far too nice to be original (I'm guessing), plus the follower is park'd green as well as the bolt itself.

    Thanks to all who can help me figure this one out.

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    The bolt is a Smith-Corona replacement bolt. I'd doubt you'd have much trouble with a trade. Everything else looks kosher to me.
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    nothing really to figure out, looks like any rebuild rifle iv seen. mix of SC and Remington parts...not a bad rifle at all.
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    It's a rifle I'd personally like to own. Very nice.
    Regards, Jim

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    Thanks all. What about the "SS" on the lower stock?

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    Serviceable Surplus.
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    So are we thinking it's most likely a DCM/CMPicon rifle?

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    The stock was made in Remington and inspected by Lt. Col. Frank J. Atwood. This gun was then reworked in the raritan armory which is probably why some parts don't match but keep in mind that a lot of these probably had mixed parts from the start. As for the finish, I wouldn't be surprised if it was original or from the rebuilding process. These guns were never really used in combat. Most were issued to stateside troops or other troops that were 2nd or 3rd line troops. The original m1903 was the one that was used in the beginning of the war but my the time the m1903a3s were rolling out of the factory, the m1 garand was already being issued to all the troops on the front line. Still great rifles with lots of history! I would say you have quite a nice example.
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    Quote Originally Posted by surpman1911 View Post
    The stock was made in Remington and inspected by Lt. Col. Frank J. Atwood. This gun was then reworked in the raritan armory which is probably why some parts don't match but keep in mind that a lot of these probably had mixed parts from the start. As for the finish, I wouldn't be surprised if it was original or from the rebuilding process. These guns were never really used in combat. Most were issued to stateside troops or other troops that were 2nd or 3rd line troops. The original m1903 was the one that was used in the beginning of the war but my the time the m1903a3s were rolling out of the factory, the m1 garand was already being issued to all the troops on the front line. Still great rifles with lots of history! I would say you have quite a nice example.
    I don't see a Raritan Arsenal mark. Would you mind pointing it out. Thanks.

    Jim

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