Could someone please tell me if the barrel band spring on a Rem. 03-A3, Serial 3988691, bbl date 9-43 should be marked? Thanks in advance.
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Could someone please tell me if the barrel band spring on a Rem. 03-A3, Serial 3988691, bbl date 9-43 should be marked? Thanks in advance.
yes....
Is it hidden, on the back, or should it be obvious?Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckindenver
The barrel band and sling swivel is one assembly unlike the 1903 barrel band that consists of 3 pieces. For the 03A3 the "R" stamp is on the sling swivel.
BEAR
Bear - The OP is asking about the 'spring', that retains the barrel-band.
My bad. I didn't know those were marked. I thought the springs with squared off ends were Remington and the rounded end springs were SC and replacements.
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This should help you
Thank you Jonzie...where can I pick up a copy of your reference?? Just what I need!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonzie
The book is The Collectable 03 by J.C. Harrison, Amazon has it or you can shop Ebay etc. cant say book is 100% accurate others may be able to shed some light on that however I have seen R stamped on my 03A3s on parts in the picture.
Thank you, I am checking Amazon now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonzie
the spring that holds the band in place, will have an R at the very end , facing out.