03-a3 remington

[rcathey]

24" should be correct, yes. Are you saying you bought it for 5 bucks? That's a hell of a steal if the bore is good.
The handguard of the 03A3 is held on differently and that requires a small recess cut into the 1903 stock. It's a common sight and if you can get a regular 03 stock for cheap, that's the way I'd go.
No experience with the Numrich stock but I did just read their description. Sounds more like cosmetic damage than anything else. I'd go for it at that price.

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[03a3carbine]

Thank You for the info rcathey, yes it was 5 bucks in the bargain bin at the local range,the smith said to use it as a pry bar lol, they don't have much interest in anything old and picked up an estate collection and let it go at a very good prices. The barrel seems to be in new condition same as the 03a3 "carbine" purchased there; the markings on the muzzle end are R.A. 2-44 with what looks like a fireball on top of a circle with a dot. would you know anything about this marking or barrel? Trying to get some info from the remington people on this rifle before restoring it to stock if it is not a proto or one off.

[rcathey]

That would mean it’s a barrel made by Remington Arms in February of 1944. Perfect for your rifle.
The other icon you describe is what’s known as a “flaming bomb.” It’s an ordanance mark and appropriate on this.
The barrel isn’t bent from being a pry bar, is it?

[03a3carbine]

Never used as a prybar just a joke the smith made, it is like new