Sharing some photos of recently acquired m1903a4

Hi Everybody,
I thought I would share some photos and information of a 1903a4 that I recently found that from my research appears to be a accurate example of a post war rebuild from the Benicia Arsenal. I gave it an initial wipe down to remove the light film of gunk that came with it. The scope was removed for cleaning and examination but came with the rifle.

I would love to hear comments or any historical facts that you all may know as I'm not an expert on these rifles.

Here is a list of items that I have noted for this a4.

-Appears to be a fairly early example with SN 3,407,4XX which would make it under the 400th a4 manufactured.
-Scope base is not marked "REDFIELD" so I'm assuming that it was replaced but does have stake marks at both front/rear mounting screws and staked for the left side windage screw. Question; why would the original base have been replaced anyway?
-Stock is stamped BA11 but does not have any other stamps that would indicate that it is the original Remington stock. Also stamped with P and BB under the pistol grip (see photo).
-Barrel appears to be a replacement with a 2-44 date and it does not have a punch mark on the bottom of the barrel towards the muzzle. I don't have gauges but this barrel is a 2 grove and is in absolutely fantastic condition; very bright and clean.
-The M84's optics are also very clean/clear but scope is missing the SN plate and one turret cover.

Well anyway, that is all I can think of at the moment; thanks for your time and hope you enjoy the pics.
Cheers.

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Welcome to the forum. Nice looking rifle...

Very nice indeed. I like the stake marks and the sniper's initials on the pistol grip. Have you done any research on B11?

nice rifle.
as you know, stock was replaced during rebuild, as was the barrel, as was the scope.
im sure it will shoot wonderful.
enjoy

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Originally Posted by chuckindenver

stock was replaced during rebuild, as was the barrel, as was the scope

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Sounds like Grandpa's axe...:):)

Very Nice!
I have almost its twin sister with many of the features yours displays

I would be interested in any comments regarding the mount - mine is just the same!

base is a replacement made by Lyman..as are the rings

The hand guard at the very least has had spray polyurethane poorly applied. It's full of contaminates and is in the process of peeling. Pics #4 and #7

Gun pornography.
Nice rifle Nice photos.