1903 C.S.A.A. Questions

[45aseep]

So I have a 1903 that I thought had been turned into a sporter. On closer examination of the stock I found a double cannon C.S.A.A. ink stamp on it. At least I assume it is ink. It is very light. Flash photography shows it better than when seen with the naked eye. You can see it well in the photo. I know very little about 1903s. I had assumed the stock was an old aftermarket until seeing the stamp. It is cracked on the other end. Were these common stocks used on the 1903s and I don't know it? Any information on this gun is appreciated. When I acquired it, the scope rings were already mounted on it.







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Oh and also, I don't have pics at the moment, but I believe there are no barrel markings and the rear sight says "Redfield" on it. Can check in the morning.

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[UNPROFOR1994]

Yep, Bubba f**ked up that M1903 good! There is no collector value left. Maybe the bolt, trigger guard and floor plate can interest a collector.

[Rick the Librarian]

The stock is a former Remington M1903 or M1903A3 stock; the marking is a rebuild or inspection stamp from San Antonio Arsenal during WWII.

[Neal Myers]

The barrel markings were on top near the front, but were covered/obliterated when Bubba installed the sporter front sight.

Not enough light on the rifle to read the serial number. If you want to tell us what it is, we can advise if the rifle is safe to fire (or not).

Neal

[45aseep]

Not enough light on the rifle to read the serial number. If you want to tell us what it is, we can advise if the rifle is safe to fire (or not).

Neal

Here's another picture. It reads 23468.

[Rick the Librarian]

The receiver has the "old" style lettering, so virtually positive it is a low numbered rifle - probably @ 275,000 or lower.

[Johnny Peppers]

The "ink stamp" comes from the cartouches being sanded off the stock, but oil and grease that had entered the wood through the broken fibers from being stamped show up even though the wood was sanded smooth for refinishing.

[45aseep]

I've also inherited a Remington 1903-A3 with the serial number in the 4 millons as in 4,1XX,XXX. Can't remember exactly what it is at the moment. Is it safe to shoot?

[UNPROFOR1994]

The M1903/A3 is safe to shoot. According to the serial number it is made in Dec 1943 or Jan 1944. What's the date on the barrel? Is it original or has it been "sporterized"?
According to the serial number on the "sporterized" M1903 it was made in 1903, an early Rod Bayonet version.

[45aseep]

The M1903/A3 is safe to shoot. According to the serial number it is made in Dec 1943 or Jan 1944. What's the date on the barrel? Is it original or has it been "sporterized"?
According to the serial number on the "sporterized" M1903 it was made in 1903, an early Rod Bayonet version.

The 1903-A3 I have is all original. It has on the barrel end - RA, and below that an unusual (to me) symbol and then below that 12-43. I take it that means December 1943. Yeah, bums me out about the M1903. I can't even turn it into an inclement weather hunting rifle. I hate ruining an original military gun, but I had hoped, since it had already been done, maybe I could work on it and give it a new lease on life. Not sure what to do with it now.