1933 SA 1903

[mrandig]

I thought I had replied to this thread, but don't see it now.

This likely isn't a NM, but I will still restore, as it didn't cost anything, and it's in pretty good shape overall. Here's what I have currently on my parts list:

1. Replace stock with "S" Stock
2. Handguard needed
3. Upper band needed
4. Lower band replace
5. Lower band spring needed
6. Rear sight replace
7. Front sight blade replace
8. Bolt body "NS" needed.

Any other thoughts or ideas? I'd like to keep this as period correct and parts correct as possible.

Thanks in advance. I'm new to 1903s, and all the varieties and flavors, so please bear with me as I learn more.

Mark

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[mrandig]

Likely not NM, but will restore
I thought I had replied to this thread, but don't see it now.

This likely isn't a NM, but I will still restore, as it didn't cost anything, and it's in pretty good shape overall. Here's what I have currently on my parts list:

1. Replace stock with "S" Stock
2. Handguard needed
3. Upper band needed
4. Lower band replace
5. Lower band spring needed
6. Rear sight replace
7. Front sight blade replace
8. Bolt body "NS" needed.

Any other thoughts or ideas? I'd like to keep this as period correct and parts correct as possible.

Thanks in advance. I'm new to 1903s, and all the varieties and flavors, so please bear with me as I learn more.

Mark

Update: Between Dupage, Numrich and Ebay, I've purchased all parts except for the rear sight and NS bolt body. Didn't go for a replacement stock, but rather a replacement forend, that I'll have to glue/dowel in my woodshop. Everything came to a total of $150, so the updated total for this piece is now $225 + $150 = $375.

[mrandig]

Originally Posted by mrandig
Likely not NM, but will restore
I thought I had replied to this thread, but don't see it now.

This likely isn't a NM, but I will still restore, as it didn't cost anything, and it's in pretty good shape overall. Here's what I have currently on my parts list:

1. Replace stock with "S" Stock
2. Handguard needed
3. Upper band needed
4. Lower band replace
5. Lower band spring needed
6. Rear sight replace
7. Front sight blade replace
8. Bolt body "NS" needed.

Any other thoughts or ideas? I'd like to keep this as period correct and parts correct as possible.

Thanks in advance. I'm new to 1903s, and all the varieties and flavors, so please bear with me as I learn more.

Mark
Update: Between Dupage, Numrich and Ebay, I've purchased all parts except for the rear sight and NS bolt body. Didn't go for a replacement stock, but rather a replacement forend, that I'll have to glue/dowel in my woodshop. Everything came to a total of $150, so the updated total for this piece is now $225 + $150 = $375.

I think that's all I'm going to do for now with this 1903. I'm going to put it up on the rack where it can be with its friends (3rd from right). I've got a few other projects going, so I'll probably start another thread as I get around to it.

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From the original budget, I noticed that one of my earlier posts was correct, the other had a pricing error - the rifle was $250.00, rather than $225. So in total, it was $250 (rifle) +$150 (parts order) +$45 (rear sight) = $445.00. I'm still missing a period correct bolt body, but that will come later.

Good price, but plenty of work. Hope everyone enjoyed the thread and maybe somebody got answers to a question they needed.