Sharing some photos of recently acquired m1903a4

[GreenRiverBoy]

Hi Everybody,
I thought I would share some photos and information of a 1903a4 that I recently found that from my research appears to be a accurate example of a post war rebuild from the Benicia Arsenal. I gave it an initial wipe down to remove the light film of gunk that came with it. The scope was removed for cleaning and examination but came with the rifle.

I would love to hear comments or any historical facts that you all may know as I'm not an expert on these rifles.

Here is a list of items that I have noted for this a4.

-Appears to be a fairly early example with SN 3,407,4XX which would make it under the 400th a4 manufactured.
-Scope base is not marked "REDFIELD" so I'm assuming that it was replaced but does have stake marks at both front/rear mounting screws and staked for the left side windage screw. Question; why would the original base have been replaced anyway?
-Stock is stamped BA11 but does not have any other stamps that would indicate that it is the original Remington stock. Also stamped with P and BB under the pistol grip (see photo).
-Barrel appears to be a replacement with a 2-44 date and it does not have a punch mark on the bottom of the barrel towards the muzzle. I don't have gauges but this barrel is a 2 grove and is in absolutely fantastic condition; very bright and clean.
-The M84's optics are also very clean/clear but scope is missing the SN plate and one turret cover.

Well anyway, that is all I can think of at the moment; thanks for your time and hope you enjoy the pics.
Cheers.

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