M1903A3 Purchase, Opinions?

[Dad]

Welcome to the forum!
Considering what good M1903A3s are going for in California (specially in my part of it), I don't think you overpaid if the rifle is as you described.
I paid slightly less for mine, but the original stock was cracked at the tang and had to be replaced. The seller gave me a very nice scant stock and that is what the rifle is wearing now.
I did save the original stock just in case....
Eventually I will try to hunt down a replacement "correct" stock for it.
Mine is an all Remington in the 4064XXX serial number range with a 9-43 two groove barrel.
Here is a pic.
Attachment 47390

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[MilSurpFan]

Welcome to the forum!
Considering what good M1903A3s are going for in California (specially in my part of it), I don't think you overpaid if the rifle is as you described.
I paid slightly less for mine, but the original stock was cracked at the tang and had to be replaced. The seller gave me a very nice scant stock and that is what the rifle is wearing now.
I did save the original stock just in case....
Eventually I will try to hunt down a replacement "correct" stock for it.
Mine is an all Remington in the 4064XXX serial number range with a 9-43 two groove barrel.
Here is a pic.
Attachment 47390

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How do you like that scant stock?

Mine is straight, and that's what I really wanted. I like those, but haven't handle a scant stock either.

First time I handled a Savage 110 (really have been a handgun guy most of my life), I change my mind about pistol grips. That said, most of my rifles in the past did have the usual pistol grip. (Traditional pistol grip, not M16 style.)

[Dad]

How do you like that scant stock?

Mine is straight, and that's what I really wanted. I like those, but haven't handle a scant stock either.

First time I handled a Savage 110 (really have been a handgun guy most of my life), I change my mind about pistol grips. That said, most of my rifles in the past did have the usual pistol grip. (Traditional pistol grip, not M16 style.)

The scant stock, on the rifle, now is actually more comfortable to shoot than the straight stock that is on my M1903.
I did repair the crack on the original straight stock for the '03A3, but I decided to store it for now.

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