Pinned v. Bolt Remington 1903A3 stocks

[MoMallard]

I can't seem to determine the serial time frame for pinned vs. cross bolt 1903A3 Remingtons. Can someone assist? Basic question is if a 9-43 Remington would have a pinned stock. The teach a man to fish principle applies if someone could enlighten me.

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[lonewolf]

Pinned only to early 1943. A 9-43 would have the bolts

[John Beard]

I can't seem to determine the serial time frame for pinned vs. cross bolt 1903A3 Remingtons. Can someone assist? Basic question is if a 9-43 Remington would have a pinned stock. The teach a man to fish principle applies if someone could enlighten me.

If you will advise the serial range of your rifle, I can tell you which type stock it should have.

J.B.

[MoMallard]

John,

Reclama on the barrel date mentioned. The rifle is serial 3939709 with a barrel date of 8-43 as opposed to 9-43 reported through fading memory.

[John Beard]

John,

Reclama on the barrel date mentioned. The rifle is serial 3939709 with a barrel date of 8-43 as opposed to 9-43 reported through fading memory.

Your rifle's stock S/N 3939709, should be reinforced with crossbolts, not pins.

Hope this helps.

J.B.

[MoMallard]

Thanks John. I have a line on a 12/42 A3. Would a pinned stock w/RA stamp be correct for that, or was that time pre RA stamp?

[John Beard]

Thanks John. I have a line on a 12/42 A3. Would a pinned stock w/RA stamp be correct for that, or was that time pre RA stamp?

A 12/42 '03-A3 would have a pinned stock with NO "RA". And in case you didn't pick up on the other discussion, it would also have an olive parkerized bayonet band!

Hope this helps. Good Luck!

J.B.