I have had this 1903 for about 14 years and would like to have it evaluated by people with knowledge of the rifle. I will describe it the best I can. Any feedback on it's history or value would be appreciated.

Receiver serial number is 3070554. A punch mark is located just to the left of the “3”. My research indicates that this rifle was manufactured in April 1942. All parts on this rifle are milled. The barrel is dated 3-42 and has an ”RA” and bomb markings above the barrel date. The bomb marking has a punch mark on it. Under these marks is a “P”. The barrel is bright with strong rifling. It shoots great and groups about 4” at 100 yards with Greek surplus ammo.

The receiver has a parkerized finish and two gas vent holes, a large hole on the left, a small one on the right. The rear receiver hole is drilled and thread all the way through and a bolt stop is present. The bolt is Remington and has an “R” marking. It may be an early A2 type. The extractor ring has an “R” marking. The extractor has a “4” mark on it. The firing mechanism and firing pin are Rem. 03 type. The safety is Rem. with block lettering. The cut-off is Rem. and has an “R” marking. Trigger guard has an “S” marking. Floorplate, follower and lower barrel band have no markings. Magazine spring is “R” marked. Upper band with bayonet lug is “R” marked. Rear sight base collar has no lightening cuts. Rear sight assembly might be a Perry Point with a “db” type marking. The windage knob has an “R” marking.

The stock is sound but has been sanded because the inspector initials and ordinance wheel are faint. Stock is a type S with no finger grooves and two recoil screws. On the left wrist is a light but readable R.L.B. The inspector initials are not in a rectangular box. An “RA-P” is below the inspector initials. A bomb marking is on the fore-end. Numerous other marking are located along the bottom edge of the stock. The butt plate has no markings, but has the 16 lpi pattern.

Here are links to pictures of the rifle: Remington Model 1903

Thanks in advance,

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