Thread: Is this a Remington 1903 stock?
RBruce 08:22 AM 09-16-2010
Thank you Mr. beard. Did Rock Island stocks have an S on the tip or an R?
Rick the Librarian 09:38 AM 09-16-2010
Rock Island stocks (to 1913) had a 1/4" "S"; after production resumed in 1917, an "RI". Springfield used a small S (about 1/8") until about 1913, I believe.
Emri 10:13 AM 09-16-2010
Originally Posted by John Beard:
Your stock might possibly be a Remington stock, but more likely not. It's more likely a Rock Island stock. In any event, the stock is apparently a field replacement, since it is devoid of an inspection stamp and proof mark.
Hope this helps.
J.B.
What about this John,Your stock might possibly be a Remington stock, but more likely not. It's more likely a Rock Island stock. In any event, the stock is apparently a field replacement, since it is devoid of an inspection stamp and proof mark.
Hope this helps.
J.B.
A USMC stock? Did not a lot of the early Remingtons go to the USMC? With no stock markings but for the ones on either end and the "6 or 9" behind the trigger guard, and the fact it looks as good as it does, could it be a replacement done by the USMC?
The USMC re-build rifles I have with nice stocks and devoid of markings still seem to have the sub inspector numbers behind the TG.
FWIW,
Emri
RBruce 10:26 AM 09-16-2010
So, what would you make of the R on the tip of this stock that is about 3/16" tall?
Rick the Librarian 05:55 PM 09-16-2010
I'd say a WWI Rock Island (RI), after a took a closer look.
John Beard 12:20 AM 09-17-2010
Originally Posted by RBruce:
Thank you Mr. beard. Did Rock Island stocks have an S on the tip or an R?
Rick the Librarian is correct. The pre-WWI RIA stocks had a 1/4" "S" on the fore end tip. The WWI RIA stocks were marked "RI" on the fore end tip. The partially-obscured "R" you see on the fore end tip may be the remains of the WWI "RI" marking. No Remington stocks that I am aware of were marked with an "R" on the fore end tip.Thank you Mr. beard. Did Rock Island stocks have an S on the tip or an R?
J.B.
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Originally Posted by Emri:
What about this John,
A USMC stock? Did not a lot of the early Remingtons go to the USMC? With no stock markings but for the ones on either end and the "6 or 9" behind the trigger guard, and the fact it looks as good as it does, could it be a replacement done by the USMC?
The USMC re-build rifles I have with nice stocks and devoid of markings still seem to have the sub inspector numbers behind the TG.
FWIW,
Emri
The stock is not a USMC stock. The marking pattern does not match a USMC stock. In addition, the stock is too nice and well-made.What about this John,
A USMC stock? Did not a lot of the early Remingtons go to the USMC? With no stock markings but for the ones on either end and the "6 or 9" behind the trigger guard, and the fact it looks as good as it does, could it be a replacement done by the USMC?
The USMC re-build rifles I have with nice stocks and devoid of markings still seem to have the sub inspector numbers behind the TG.
FWIW,
Emri
J.B.
P-07ShortLee 09:49 PM 09-24-2010
Weren't some of them stamped with a large "R" in the barrel channel?
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