Remmington 03a3 sniper?

[zadmat]

so I thought I should add a little more history of this gun, from what i understand from my father who has now passed, he was issued this while being an officer in the USMC. When he left he told me they gave it to him and he made it sound like they probably shouldn't have. My father and I only went hunting maybe 3 times as he really wasn't a hunter and so the gun sat for many years in a leather gun case which was more like a padded cloth case. He never went shooting with it either, but he told me it was an amazing shooter and he was right. He didn't own but maybe 2 guns and this is the only one he wouldn't part with, and when he did he gave to me. He said the gun was special, but i never inquired more about it and wished I had. Since I have owned it i probably put maybe a box of shells through it, 20 round box, as I don't hunt much either. He was in the service towards the very end of Korean War and never saw any action.

[browningautorifle]

Got pics of the case? Sounds like a Griswold bag. Paratroop use...green, long and square with a zipper down one side?

[zadmat]

Got pics of the case? Sounds like a Griswold bag. Paratroop use...green, long and square with a zipper down one side?

Nope don't even know where it went, guessing my father threw it out as I had hard gun case. My father wasn't into collecting and is why the stock is sporterized, he loved the gun because it was extremely accurate, that was only reason.

[JGaynor]

I can't tell from the photos or your previous posts, but has the barrel been cut? That can pose a big problem, trying to find an original replacement.

Stocks aren't that bad, but pricey. There are actually two on fleabay now, a C-stock and a Scant. Just search "1903A4". Looks like you have a Scant now, so I would go with that. It is correct for your rebuilt rifle.

How short is the stock now? Grafting a new forend on the butt is a cheaper option, if too much has not been cut off the buttstock.

If the barrel is cut, you could always have a regular A3 barrel installed. Remove the front sight base and have it parked to match. Not correct, but your not hurting the value, and you might learn to live with it until an original passes your way.

Mike

ZADMAT these are twoo good leads on correct stocks. As Mike points out either would work and they have the advantage of coming with the barrel guard, stock metal and sling. According to my data most of the original rifles in your s/n range would have come with the full pistol grip version ("C") of the Stock, M1903A1. For a hundred bucks I would grab the "C" stock on the buy it now if its do-able. Good stocks are few and far between.

Jim

[zadmat]

ZADMAT these are twoo good leads on correct stocks. As Mike points out either would work and they have the advantage of coming with the barrel guard, stock metal and sling. According to my data most of the original rifles in your s/n range would have come with the full pistol grip version ("C") of the Stock, M1903A1. For a hundred bucks I would grab the "C" stock on the buy it now if its do-able. Good stocks are few and far between.

Jim

Thanks Jim and i was wondering about the stock as it appears someone really did a poorly sanding job, i will grab the C stock as i was close already to doing it and saying close enough.

[Cbinau]

Here is a option if you want it done right

M1903/M1917 | Shuffs Parkerizing

[zadmat]

Here is a option if you want it done right

M1903/M1917 | Shuffs Parkerizing

thanks and I guess I am confused, as isn't the gun more valuable the way it is in a used state? The other thing was I was told the bolt has been rebuilt due to it being parkerized as apparently the original gun off the factory floor had a blued bolt? So why would I being doing it right to have it parkerized, maybe I am missing something. Starting to feel it would be better to sell it. I hope this doesn't come across wrong, but i truly have no idea what to do with this gun to be honest.

My biggest problem is I put money in a gun that will sit in a gun safe and the odds of me really shooting it or doing much with it are slim. I do have 3 sons, but that is a problem 3! So unless I take it apart and divvy out the pieces I can't win.

[Cbinau]

If your not a shooter leave as is, it's a not a low serial so it won't do much to value, if your sentimental refinish and pass down. Just give it to your favorite out of the 3

[zadmat]

If your not a shooter leave as is, it's a not a low serial so it won't do much to value, if your sentimental refinish and pass down. Just give it to your favorite out of the 3

HAHA! Favorite son..........you mean the good son?! I was thinking of getting a new unissued stock for $200 with no markings as the one now is worthless, but also wonder if the stocks from Numrich are truly made for my rifle and would it somehow throw off accuracy?

[Cbinau]

Numerich ones are decent depending on price. Stock has no affect on accuracy unless improperly fitted. As long as it's locked down and no movement you can adjust your sights/optics