Newb needs help with 03-A3 identity. (PIC HEAVY)
I have an opportunity to get what I consider to be a really good condition rifle. As it turns out, these 03's seem to give a newb like myself a lot confusion as to authenticity. Any help from the gurus here would be greatly appreciated. Seems the serial number (339029*) and the barrel marking (1-43) don't match. Everything is stamper with the Remington R, Stock has boxed FJA and crossed cannons and a "s" at the wedge. The stock has very small pins holding it together. Here are a couple pics, I can provide any needed for id, Thanks from a new guy.
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The peep should be , well , a peep.
It looks , in your photo , that someone took a triangular file and filed away the metal over the top of the peep hole , turning it into a "V" . I could be wrong , but that's what I see. If the underside of your bolt root has only a "R" and a punch mark "." , that is ok. The "42" mark is very limited around that time period. Both of my Jan. rifles have it , so I thought yours might. Often times it appears as a squarish smudge mark. I didn't know mine had them till a member here educated me on them.
Chris