Quote Originally Posted by Rick the Librarianicon View Post
Yep, phony as a $3 bill. The "3"s especially. Below is a picture of the receiver of a Remington M1903 of approximately the same serial number. I'm sure you can see the difference. It also appears that the receiver has been ground or buffed.

Just for the record, the earliest M1903A3 serial number found, so far is in the 3,320,000 range.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...standard-6.jpg
I think the OP's rifle will turn out great, i don't see him doing it any other way. Please show us some pics of it when yo are done.

Rick, here is the lowest one I have.