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BVZ24, I like this type of research. It helps one imagine what the buildings must have looked like. I've "toured" a lot of similar sites with Google street view too.

I'll add my scant stock to the mix. C-SAA on right side. AAC on the left. S in the cutoff cutout. No cut for 03a3 handguard ring.

1978MB, Try re-posting this in the Lee Enfield forum. I'm pretty sure you will have more views and interest.

ssgross, That is a very worthwhile project. It's getting hard to find projects like this. The bolt looks right on and I like the scant stock. I hadn't heard that Chuck had retired. Hopefully he will...

SSgross, Interesting, Can you show us some more pictures of the whole rifle-- maybe start a new thread?

If there is no stripper clip guide in front of the rear sight, then it's a National Ordnance or Santa Fe. Salt Flat

Matt, There are 2 cutdown Krag stocks on Oldguns.net website. I've bought stocks from them before and they worked out fine. Salt Flat

Wow! That's the holy grail--matching, mum, original finish, staked. The dried grease just adds to its originality.

Wow! Thank you to the forum for backing J-ROD and me up.

Warshals was great. They even had a classic grumpy old gunsmith upstairs with a full repair shop. On the same block was Central Loan and Gun Exchange. Central had a Gatling gun that was there for...

Sweet, I bought a Smith & Wesson Victory model in the 70,s. It had "Civil Defense" crudely inscribed on the left side, done with a vibrating engraver. Yours looks much nicer. They had a whole display...

When I was a kid (1950s) my friend had one of these and we would wander thru the neighborhood and play war with it. No one said a thing about it. Imagine doing that now!

First can you verify the rifle is not loaded? Th stuck bolt is usually a safety knob problem. With the palm of your hand push it in and try to rotate it back and forth. Did you disassemble the rifle...

Bob, Is it complete? Does the lock function properly? Search Gunbroker for muskets in similar condition. If I had it I would just blow the white specks off it, mild clean and oil and display it as...

John, I have re-examined the photos and with great embarrassment will switch my position. I know you have examined many many 03a3s of all types. So-- If you tell me the early SC rifles had that style...

Jeff, These rifles were deactivated by the U.S. military so they could be used for teaching purposes and drill. The deactivation involved plugging the barrel and welding it to the receiver. The cut...

This is what it should look like. Take this picture with you to the gun shop for comparison.

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Yes--It's definitely a recovered Drill rifle. In your last photo the area above the cutoff has been milled out to remove the weld. It is still an ok rifle, just not worth the price. I have one and...

Check out the cutoff-- it appears to have some weld on it. I would look closely at the the receiver around the cutoff to make sure this wasn't a recovered drill rifle. Could be just the cutoff was...

1842 Harpers Ferry or Springfield .69 smooth bore

1842 Harpers Ferry

Wow, That is the nicest Krag that I've seen for quite awhile. Great find.

I agree with you- Those will look great with the right (well used) stock. I have a P14 Enfield with the same kind of repairs and "been there" look. I'm curious about what country(s) made these...

Nice- The fun part is standing back at each step and feeling good about a project. Thanks for letting us share that. Salt Flat

Try holding the bolt in a vise with leather padding and try to rotate the safety it to the left, which may take some effort. The safety must be turned all the way to the left to rotate the cocking...