Hello from the 'New Guy On the Block'

[Gary Remington]

I want to say hellow to all the members.
I have recently traded for a Remington 1903 manufactured in May 1942, wit a replacement High Standard barrel dated 5 44, with Remington inspection stamps.
The rifle is in very good to excellent condition.
Some of the parts do not have the R stamped on them.
My question is: "Is it worth finding the R stamped parts and replacing them.
The second part of my question is that the finish on the receiver is somewhat rough, not like the majority of the 03 recievers I am formilure with. How Come?
Thanks for your help Guys,
Gary Remington

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[John Beard]

Most rifles which have been re-barreled have also been refinished and re-assembled from mixed parts. I, therefore, do not recommend any serious attempt at restoration because some of the changes are irreversible. And any significant amount of restoration is not economical because the parts will cost more than the increase in rifle value.

In response to your second question, the finish on the receiver is somewhat rough because there was a war going on, rifles were in desperately short supply, and quantity was far more important than cosmetic quality.

Hope this helps.

J.B.