1903-a4 scope rings

[duggaboy]

what is the proper finish on scope rings used on the 03-a4 sniper rifle?/ were some blued early on with the blue scope or was it or is it proper to have the rings parkerized to match the scope base from redfield? thanks, duggaboy

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[Chuckindenver]

phosphate, color case harden screws.
24mm rings made by Lyman for the M84 can be rough blue or phosphate finished.
i have yet to see genuine 7/8,s Redfield one peice rings for the 1903A4.
as they used the Lyman 24MM rings.

[Neal Myers]

With only a handful of exceptions, 1903A4 rifles sold by the government were sold without rings or scopes. We know that early in WWII commercial 330C scopes were used, so if you have an early rifle with this scope, I would think it would be "correct" with 3/4" blued commercial rings.

With the 3/4" rings, the ring with the single screw should have a flat top in profile if from the WWII era. Some time after WWII, this ring was changed to a round profile (like a paper clip).

[Mike Haas]

what is the proper finish on scope rings used on the 03-a4 sniper rifle?/ were some blued early on with the blue scope or was it or is it proper to have the rings parkerized to match the scope base from redfield? thanks, duggaboy

Like these...Not mine nor do I know the seller...FYI Only

M73B1 WEAVER 330 RIFLE SCOPE RINGS 1903A4 SNIPER EXC. - eBay (item 110382199223 end time May-03-09 18:50:00 PDT)