Info on 1903 - A4

[Plum2020]

I just acquired from my son a 1903-a4. He got it from a friend (who needed cash) along with some other WWll items. It appears in excellent condition, the greenish parkerizing is nearly 100%, which tells me it is either not issued, or more likely redone post war. Barrel is marked 7-43 and bore is like new. Stock has cartouches, but looks to have been sanded a bit, so I think replaced. It did come with the front sight. I took photos when I was in the process of removing the rear sight, which is not easy. I found an old Lyman Alaskan 2 1/2 X post sight that I will be mounting on it. I am now just asking what you guys see as is "right" with the gun and what is "not right". I intend to use it in vintage sniper matches. Any comments on the best ammo? Hope the photos show up, my first time

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