Newby needs help with my RIA 1903.

[Rick the Librarian]

You have a mixmaster - the bolt is a Remington, the stock is a late Remington or early 1903A3; the trigger guard is stamped. The barrel and receiver MAY be the only original parts. The handguard may date from the WWI era.

[bayhunter]

Thanks Rick. So, being a mixmaster, does it still have value? Is it collectible? Would it be worth it to look for original parts? I certainly don't plan on selling it, but do you have any idea the value for insurance purposes? As you can see, I have lots of questions. Thanks for your help.

[Rick the Librarian]

Pre-WWI M1903s are almost impossible to restore, unless you have a LOT of money, infinite patience and a garageful of parts. I could see restoring to a "generic" M1903 - find a grasping groove stock, a milled trigger guard, etc.

I'd say, as is, maybe $400 parts value.

[bayhunter]

Thanks Rick. Guess I'll just put it in the gun safe.