How were the upper band,stacking swivel band and rear band marked and where? were these parts originaly blued ? I am trying to restore a Rem.03A3 and will be looking for these parts. The current parts in bad shape. Thanks
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How were the upper band,stacking swivel band and rear band marked and where? were these parts originaly blued ? I am trying to restore a Rem.03A3 and will be looking for these parts. The current parts in bad shape. Thanks
But SOME Remington front bands (bayonet lug) were parkerized.
The stacking swivel band and the lower band were put together as an assembly. The bands proper will not be marked, the swivels will have an "R" on the back side.
The front band will have an "R" on the right hand side.
HTH,
Emri
Emri,
I didn't know that some original bands were parked. I've seen some new replacement parts that were parked. It makes sense that some original parts could be parked.
A few years ago I was fortunate and ran across a nice 1903A3 at the first carbine convention in Birmingham, AL.
John Beard and Don W have checked it out and say it's all original. Don disassembled it in detail and checked all the parts. The muzzle is less than 1.
Don said it looked 'unmolested' and he carefully reassembled it and wiped everything down. My son had shot four rounds from it and the sights were very close. Since then it hasn't been shot. (He has another 1903A3 he can shoot that has been through arsenal rebuild with all parts reparked)
There's a round indention next to the acceptance stamp from another bolt action. It looks like it spent most of it's like in a rack somewhere.
I have read where many people ask how an original 1903A3 looked when new, so I have added several detail photos hoping to help.
(The rough milling is a trait of A3's)
~ Harlan
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Gents thanks for the comebacks and info. Very nice rifle and great PIC's. They do help. My ser# is 3859259. My triggerguard is a Rem 03A3 but does not have the enlarged area in front of the trigger. Is mine correct for my rifle? Also my stock cartouche is a boxed FJA and to the left is the cross cannons and undeneath that is a small RA. Is my stock correct? I am trying to restore the old girl and want to make sure I am trying to get the correct parts. Thanks
Your rifle, S/N 3859259, would have all three bands blued. And the lower band and stacking band would be marked "R" on the swivel beside the shank as Emri pointed out. But, contrary to what Emri said, the bayonet band can be marked "R" on either side.Quote:
Originally Posted by mauserdad
I believe a large bow trigger guard would be contemporary with your rifle's serial number. But, a small bow trigger guard can be considered correct.
Hope this helps.
J.B.
John,
Thank you for all your help, friendship, and guidance over the years.
(I know I was lucky back then to know you and have your guidance, or I wouldn't have known what to look for)
Remember when I sent you photos from my motel room in AL a few years ago after I found this one to ask your approval from my motel room?
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo.../10/John-1.jpg
Gents again,thanks. Now to get on with the restoration.
Mauserdad,
Just as a source I trust for carbines, you might try Bill Ricca for the parts you are looking for. He has answered emails promptly for me in the past.
Bill Ricca's 03/03A3 Parts and Accessories
Thank you Sir for that info.Ed
[QUOTE=cafdfw;84694]John,
Thank you for all your help, friendship, and guidance over the years.
(I know I was lucky back then to know you and have your guidance, or I wouldn't have known what to look for)
Remember when I sent you photos from my motel room in AL a few years ago after I found this one to ask your approval from my motel room?
/QUOTE]
Yes, I remember. And do you remember Nappie Roots in Vicksburg that you sent me a picture of? Well, I recently drove by it! :wave:
J.B.