1903 Modified Cartouche Opinions

Your thoughts on this Remington 1903 "Modified" rifle is most appreciated. 309XX range and barrel dated early 43.

Thanks in advance.

I'm not seeing the RA (Remington Arsenal). Perhaps it is in a Smith Corona stock?

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...P4gTPLcl-1.jpg

Barrel and stock seem late for that serial number. Most barrels in that range have early to mid '42 dates.
I also think the RLB inspection stamp would be present on an original stock. Crispy stamps on yours!
Take a look here: http://www.vishooter.net/R03.txt

My mistake, the receiver and the barrel are April of 1942, not 43.

Scant stock

Thanks

If it is in a scant stock,it is FAKE. Remington only used the scant stock on late M1903A4 rifles and the cartouche would have included the RA.

I agree with M1903rifle --Also, the stock has an "S" stamped in the cutoff cutout. I think the crossed cannons and FJA are fake. The faker didn't realize the crossed cannons and FJA markings would not be seen on a Springfield replacement stock. Also the appearance of these markings are too fresh and deep. Salt Flat

The stock markings are fake and the little s generally means an SA manufactured stock.