I am looking to add a 1903a4 to the stable and have been considering this one. The only thing that bothers me is the cartouches on the stock. I can see a faint FJA under the sharply struck FJA and it is missing the RA. I know some very early rifles did not have the RA but the parts shown indicate it may be a later rifle. I am going to PM the owner and see if he will send pics of inspector stamps, bolt cutout barrel date and SN. It looks to have a large bow trigger guard and the late version of the 73b1. I believe the buttstock also has a faint RIA rebuild stamp, stock looks to have been sanded imho. Scope covers are probably repros. Not sure what the reserve is, any other opinions would be helpful. Thanks.

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