1903A3 Purchase, what do you think ?

[Hylander]

If it's an arsenal rebuild SC, or worse a parts gun someone put together, the price is much too high.
You need to identify the small parts to see if they are SC.

Whats wrong with an Arsonal rebuild ?
How do I identify the small parts, what am I looking for ?

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[JGaynor]

Whats wrong with an Arsonal rebuild ?
How do I identify the small parts, what am I looking for ?

1. Nothing if the price is right.

2. Examine the parts for a makers stamp. Remington's typically will have a small "R" or occassionally an "RP" (Rochester Products). Remington tended to mark just about every part big enough to hold a stamp.

One way to get started would be to navigate to the top of this page and open the link to Vi Shooters Page. He has nice pics of most of the parts as well as other information.

make a list of what you find and post it. Some of the pieces were made by subcontractors so it's a bit complicated to tell you in advance whats O.K.

NB - the one part that looks Remington to me is the bolt sleeve. SC sleeves are scalloped where the shank of the safety inserts. I don't see that on yours.

good luck and let us know what you find.

Regards

Jim