New Member and his toys

[bjarrett]

New to the Forum and thought I would show some of my collection. The 1903A3 is 1/44 build,keystone c stock,milled floor plate. The Garand is a CMP special, H&R with LMR barrel. The Thompson is a registered M1 full auto, The 1911 is a 1917 built colt. I've had the Thompson and the 1911 for about 20 years and have shot the Thompson a lot but I shoot a new colt 1911. I was never excited about military bolt guns because I'm left handed but a few months ago I came across the 1903A3 and it was in such excellent shape I bought it. I really enjoy shooting the A3 so I then decided I needed a Garand also. Having fun shooting all of them and the Forum was helpful in deciding on the Garand I wanted and now for my search for a new toy.

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[bjarrett]

The one odd piece on My 1903A3 is the cocking knob. I can't find a photo of one like this that has only straight serrations and no circumference grooves. Any ideas ?

[Rick the Librarian]

A 1903 (not 1903A3) replacement.

[bjarrett]

I figured it is an 03 part because of the other 03 parts on on the rifle and because of the dip in the shaft. I'm not sure what you are saying, are you saying that this style was used as replacements on 03's, not on inial factory rifles. If it was used post WW2 looks like it would have been cheaper to use plentiful surplus parts instead of making another one.I have look at a lot of photos and have not found this style. I have looked at NOS cockers and have not found it. What I'm asking is when this cocker was made. Thanks

[JGaynor]

I posted this pic on behalf of another board member six or seven years ago. he had forwarded an array of 03 and 03 A3 firing pins.
What identifies this as an 03 Pin is the dished area on the coking piece. 03-A3 cocking pieces, both the two and three piece type are straight back to the knurled section.

Regards,

Jim

[bjarrett]

Thanks that helps. Mine has no markings on it either. Since it was six or seven years ago since the last reference ,must have been a very small contract. It must have been made during the time period of the 03's because of all of the surplus parts available post war. The previous owner of my A3 said it came from the DCM in the 60's but I bought the rifle (not the story) because every part on the rifle was in mint condition that didn't look refinished.

[JGaynor]

Early Remington 03 pattern copied from RIA


WW2 3piece replacement contract Mfr


WW2 two piece cut away


WW2 three piece cutaway (made with screw machine parts)


Just incase the foregoing post was a little confusing.

Regards,
Jim

[Rick the Librarian]

Actually, the bolt is an L9 (Springfield used an upside 7 as an "L" for some reason) and dates to the early 1920s. The "R" may actually be a P and is a sub-inspection mark, I believe.

[ABPOS]

Nice 03A3 and beautiful collection!!! I like the stock on the 03A3 too. Wow.

I got to shoot a thompson once in Las Vegas. That was fun.

[bjarrett]

Thanks The Thompson is really fun to shoot but it is even more fun to let someone shoot it that has never been able to shoot full auto before. I grew up watching the TV show Combat and always wanted one. I was able to buy one about 20 years ago and have been enjoying it ever since.