I'm sorry to post on a so old thread, but I wonder about the rail position.
Well, thank you so much to share the picts of your rifle and scope. Wonderful.
I wonder about the position of the rail. The photos that one can see on different 1903 books show the rail with the thin part at the front. On your '03, the thin part of the rail is at the rear. Well, OK, but in your case, the two notches should be on top.
I would be glad if you could explain me the reason. Frankly, I think the best position for the rail is the position of yours.