Hmmmm... that's contrary to everything I've ever heard about free floating, but I'm certainly no expert. Will give it a try next time out - thanks. And will find Howes on the site and see what he...
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Hmmmm... that's contrary to everything I've ever heard about free floating, but I'm certainly no expert. Will give it a try next time out - thanks. And will find Howes on the site and see what he...
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Gents - about a year ago, I posted my original questions on this thread and received some excellent feedback. At the time I didn't know that this site focuses on restorations, but you all graciously...
First, thank you to everyone who has responded to my questions. Each of you has provided valuable information and I appreciate it. With Art’s response, I think that I have enough info to move...
SS - Thanks for your insights re: Boyds and Minelli (I wasn't aware of them and will investigate). It wasn't obvious to me that the barrel had been cut down. Whoever did it did a good job as it...
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Here are some quick pictures (definitely not a photographer by trade). Dad did a nice job refinishing the original stock, but it just doesn't fit. For him, it was...
Jim - Yes, the barrel is original length and stamped RA 11-43 at the bore. Any original iron sights have been removed. Apologies, I should have said that I would float the barrel in the new stock. ...
First post – thanks for letting join this site.
My dad passed away last year and I inherited his sporterized 1903a3. He took a lot of mule and white tail deer (and maybe an elk or two) with it...