WW2 issue 1903A1 ?

[M94/14]

I recently purchased this 1903, or is it an 1903A1 through rebuild.

It sits in a "C" pattern stock that is extremely thick in the pistol grip and butt area and wears an Springfield Armoury S.A. G.A.W. inspection stamp with cross canon proof, and circle "P" proof with serifs. The hand guard is the spring clip variety with no sight groove.
Barrel is an 4 groove and marked H S 2-44. The bolt is marked B&B (WW2 replacement?).

Here is the link to the pics. Any comments appreciated.

SPRG_1903A1 by randonthoughts | Photobucket

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[Rick the Librarian]

Through rebuild (I don't wish to get into an argument with my friend ChuckinDenver!! )

The handguard is either faked or has been ground down. The stock is a Springfield, and depending on markings may be pre-WWII.

[Chuckindenver]

just a 1903, that was dropped in a C stock.. should be a fine shooter,, but not an A1

[Rick the Librarian]

just a 1903, that was dropped in a C stock.. should be a fine shooter,, but not an A1

We disagree on that detail, but if it was just dropped into a Type C stock then I would agree.

[Promo]

These pictures make it really hard to tell, but is there a cutout in the stock for the handguard retaining ring of the M1903A3 rifle? And what is this screw on the rear sight base for, the one on the right sight towards the receiver?

[Chuckindenver]

Promo. i see a handguard ring cut. Keystone stock for sure...not a pre war stock..my favorite stock for shooting..thats not a screw. that is likely a marking, lend lease, maybe China, or Thai?

[M94/14]

Gentlemen

The pics I was sent appear to have been re sized quite a bit smaller after the upload to photobucket and are missing some detail. I will take some more pics of the small markings on the sides of the sight base and anywhere else that might be prudent. The fellow I bought it from, has had it in his collection since the '80's. Not sure which country it ended up surplussed out of.

I could not find any letters or marking in the stocks bolt stop relief cutout, nor the end of the stock. There are however, some small "Hearts" stamped by the "circle P" proof, and the number "5", one stmped on the left side of the butt, and the other just behind the mid band on bottom of forestock.

Here in Canada, we don't see don't see many 1903's in any kind of arsenal type condition. There are many that are put-togthers by the basement/garage/Shop crowd however.

[Fred G.]

I wonder what date is on that Krag bayonet?

[browningautorifle]

Here you go Fred...

[Fred G.]

I like Krag bayonets.