CMP C Stock ?

1903A3:
If I replace my stcok with a CMP stock, will if devalue it much ?
Mine is a straight gripped Pinned Remington stock, I really want to put it in a nice C stock

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

Having the receiver drilled has already lessened collector value as far a being in original condition and a 'C' type stock probably wouldn't lessen it any more. It might even make it a little more desirable to some people because 'C' stocks are quite a bit better for shooters. Personally I'd try to get one of the original USGI replacement 'C' stocks over a Boyds though. You can often find them for only a little more than the Boyd reproduction stocks and being original USGI replacements many people prefer them. Also, Boyd stocks often need quite a bit of fitting and they are new wood that needs to be stained and several coats of oil applied to make them come closer to looking right. If you don't mind doing the work I've seen some Boyd stocks that look nice though, but a USGI stock will most often be more desirable if you're concerned about resale.

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Originally Posted by Harlan

Having the receiver drilled has already lessened collector value as far a being in original condition and a 'C' type stock probably wouldn't lessen it any more. It might even make it a little more desirable to some people because 'C' stocks are quite a bit better for shooters. Personally I'd try to get one of the original USGI replacement 'C' stocks over a Boyds though. You can often find them for only a little more than the Boyd reproduction stocks and being original USGI replacements many people prefer them. Also, Boyd stocks often need quite a bit of fitting and they are new wood that needs to be stained and several coats of oil applied to make them come closer to looking right. If you don't mind doing the work I've seen some Boyd stocks that look nice though, but a USGI stock will most often be more desirable if you're concerned about resale.

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Receiver is not D&T, that is an S&K clamp on ;)
I have checked with Boyds, they have no 1903A3 stocks at all :(
Last time I talked to them about 6 months ago, they had no plans of ever doing them again.
I was thinking the CMP ones would need the least amount of fitting.
Any original stocks I have seen are really pricey, $300 or more.

Cool about the clamp on scope! (Shew!)

I hadn't checked in a while, but the CMP was getting their stocks from Boyds (or so I was told) and they stopped selling them because of the all the complaints they were getting. Maybe they stopped selling them at the time because Boyds wasn't making them anymore? Some people say the Boyds C stocks aren't too hard to fit and others say they're terrible. A member here posted photos of one he got from the CMP a year or so ago and the job he did finishing it out looked wonderful.

That might have been me.
I got a GG stock from CMP to replace the beat to death WWII stock that my 1918 M1903 came with.
The CMP stocks are back on sale after the supplier corrected some issues with the rear tang clearance, etc.
The stock I got from the CMP was made by Boyds, but had been re-profiled, I believe, by the Dupage Trading Company.
The stock still needed some re-profiling to fit both the front and rear stock bands, not hard to do, but then it had to be re-stained/re-oiled to match.
The action fitted perfectly and the upward pressure to the muzzle was right on the money.
I did have to inlet the hand guard for the spring clips….
Here is the original thread.
Military Surplus Collectors Forums

D. :cheers:

How about Sarcos stocks ?
Whats my best bet ?

Last time I checked Sarco did not have "C" stocks.
If you want a new stock your best bet is a CMP stock, they are of excellent quality and the customer service is second to none.
The required fitting of the CMP stock took all of an hour and some sand paper. Staining and Tung oiling is what takes time since the different applications have to be allowed to dry...
I'm pretty sure you will have to do the same to any new stock you purchase.

Have you checked Dean's Gun Restorations site?
http://dgrguns.com/New-03-or-03A3-Main-Stocks.htm
http://dgrguns.com/New-03-or-03a3-Stocks.htm

D. :cheers:

Theres a couple Keystone C stocks on JoeSalter.com. Item #'s 14843, 14845. They look to be in good shape and are reasonably priced.

Thanks for the replies
Just orderd the CMP C stock :)

I think you'll find out you did the right thing. Here's my Remington M1903 that bubba had sawn the stock in half on. Looks pretty good for an old girl with a new face lift. Like everyone else, it took about an hour of piddling around to get it to stock up perfect. And she shoots great too.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...8/M1903M-1.jpg

And I know the sling isn't slung correctly. A friend gave me one of the repop Kerr slings and it's way too short for a M1917 or M1903

That's because it's a Thompson sling repro , not a rifle repro .
Chris