Rem 1903

[Dave 10]

Hi Guys
I have the opportunity to buy a Rem 1903 Ser 33439xx barrel 10-42 for 300$. Its mostly there, chopped cross bolt stock. Stamped middle band, stamped floor plate . What would correct stock type and metal? Harrisons book indicates milled hardware ,stock pins . Seems the big suppliers are out of all 03/A3 parts. Could a repro C type stock fit?
thanks

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[John Beard]

Except for a milled upper band, all parts on that Remington should be stamped. Harrison's book is in error. A repro C type stock should fit the rifle although, as with any reproduction stock, some custom hand fitting may be necessary.

Good Luck! And stay safe!

J.B.

[martin08]

As long as there are no alterations to the barreled receiver, $300 is an OK price to start. Good luck

[Dave 10]

Thanks for the info.. the big suppliers have sanded 03 stocks with cross bolts or should i just go for a C type repro ? Also anyone have milled Rem upper band and swivel /screw ?

[m1903rifle]

Check your PM re: the milled Remington band.

[Dave 10]

Hi
Recently I got my replacement 1903 stock from North Ridge, It was advertised as GI post war replacement . When comparing it to the original cut down . The replacement seemed much lighter and dimensions slightly thinner . Is this normal for a government replacement? I spoke to the folks at North Ridge and was assured the stock was as received from govt and not sanded .

[martin08]

Hi
Recently I got my replacement 1903 stock from North Ridge, It was advertised as GI post war replacement . When comparing it to the original cut down . The replacement seemed much lighter and dimensions slightly thinner . Is this normal for a government replacement? I spoke to the folks at North Ridge and was assured the stock was as received from govt and not sanded .

Did you actually measure? I would measure before I made a determination.

[mark1]

The 175 and 195 priced stock both say sanded. If you paid for the more expensive stock (500) than I would call them.

[Dave 10]

I did .It was the 395.00 one ,now 495.00. they said thats how they got them. I got the post war"unissued"one with cross bolts because thats what style was on the rifle although cut down. And I was told that was correct for my serial#. I just found it weird that the original even though cut at second band ,seems so much heavier. While on subject .Anyone know the difference between Sarco and Numrich type C repros?

[bml]

I did .It was the 395.00 one ,now 495.00. they said thats how they got them. I got the post war"unissued"one with cross bolts because thats what style was on the rifle although cut down. And I was told that was correct for my serial#. I just found it weird that the original even though cut at second band ,seems so much heavier. While on subject .Anyone know the difference between Sarco and Numrich type C repros?

Sarco walnut C stocks are nice wood but the inletting is horribly wrong behind the recoil lug. The A3 hand guards for them are hit or miss if they are even finished profiled right. It is like their stocks and hand guards were the mistakes from the stock factory.

Numrich C stock I recently picked up was a Minnelli with Italian walnut. The hand guard they sent to match it was American walnut, not a Minnelli. Inletting was ok but still not correct at the rear of the trigger guard. It was stepped instead of radiused where the guard beds.