Mrandig, You should come out fine (dollar wise) on this restoration. You could replace the forearm on that stock. Dupage has them for $40.
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Mrandig, You should come out fine (dollar wise) on this restoration. You could replace the forearm on that stock. Dupage has them for $40.
Here's the link: 1903/1903A3 Archives | Dupage Trading Company Salt Flat
Agreed! That’s a fine price. You have a lot of room dollar wise to get the parts you need.
I’m jealous...mainly because I have nice C-stock sitting here waiting for me to find a rifle just like this!
Update: Between Dupage, Numrich and Ebay, I've purchased all parts except for the rear sight and NS bolt body. Didn't go for a replacement stock, but rather a replacement forend, that I'll have to glue/dowel in my woodshop. Everything came to a total of $150, so the updated total for this piece is now $225 + $150 = $375.
We are always interested in a step-by-step restoration/fixing/repair/etc. With many pictures.
Mrandig, I've tried splicing several ways and found this to work best for me. It helps if you have a mill or router. Hardwood dowels work too. Salt Flat
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The NS marked bolt body might be a difficult thing to attain. You may do well to get any bolt body with a rearward swept handle.
Salt Flat, that's a serious-I-mean-business splice!
All parts are in! I've got at least 10 projects on the go, but let's see if we can knock this out over Thanksgiving week. What does everyone think - should this be an entirely new thread or just keep this on here?