So...lots of room to be able to chamber a cartridge? Wow...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mjac
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So...lots of room to be able to chamber a cartridge? Wow...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mjac
ssgross, I think what you are seeing there is the slot that the cocking piece rides in. The rear hole in the tang is a blind hole on the 1903 models. Later, for the 1903a3 they drilled all the way through. Salt FaltQuote:
Originally Posted by ssgross
dont get desperate, alot of Junk being sold on line these days, there is a good auction house out of FL that offers up some nice 1903s now and then. go to gunshows, and learn what no to but, {recovered drill rifles} figure out what you want, save your money, and buy what you want. an original correct 1903 will set you back a bit of cash, an original 1903A3 will do as well, you should be able to find a nice Remington 1903A3. for around 12 to 1300. a nice original 1903 will cost twice that. now parts guns, like youv share here, and a train wreck waiting to happen.
I did and it should be in hand next week. Sporter pics allowed here? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ssgross
I'll need a new (old) stock for sure.
Of course, it started as a 1903...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mjac
Details please. For future reference.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuckindenver
just search gun auctions USA. they are located in Largo FL.
Interesting. They advertise at a public shooting range where I am a RO. I had not heard of them before. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuckindenver
noticed a nice greek return that would be a great example on the auction they have right now
Interesting. Thanks. I am traveling and this one will be gone before I can look at it. My loss. Meanwhile I am signed up for future auctions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuckindenver