Very late number RIA 1903 I purchased today...a few questions.

[frankderrico]

Definitely a brass pin in the stock behind the receiver. I think it is to far back in the crack. JMHO

Best Regards.....Frank

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[Todd2]

Chuck in denver, do you think this is parkerized, or sprayed on duracote or something else? It's so thick around the cutoff the sharp edges of the metal are gone? Do you think I should leave it as is I figure it would cost more than the rifle is worth to clean it up and do a proper repark. I guess I really didn't know what to look for when I purchased it but I think I'll be happy with it. I'm not worried about resale value but would like to clean up some pitting and have it parkerized in the original fashion.