M1903 roll call - if you got one, show it!

[Ramboueille]

Nothing special here compared to the beautiful rifles shown so far. My only question is why or how did the original stock get replaced with an 03-A4? This is just like I obtained it 25 years ago.

For those tracking these rifles, barrel is RA 9-42.

[RBruce]

WWII Bushmaster reproduction

[Rdavis]

Hi everyone, new to the forum. Here's my Springfields. The 03 is a fairly low serial # made in 1911 looks to be origional except I believe the stock has been replaced. The A3 is a Remington with a 1943 date.

[Rick the Librarian]

Now, now, remember the rules!! JUST one!!

[Emri]

Hey Emri,

Was case hardening the issue finish on that part in 1913? Have never seen that. Looks like good S&W or Colt antique work. Thanks for the photo.

LB

Hey LB,

Yes, it was. And many years of production before and after. That's why I included it. A lot of folks really don't know what "original finish" parts look like. Here's the cut-off switch from the same rifle.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...toffswitch.jpg

Just like old Colts, etc., the colors are not durable and get faded and worn in no time. Look back at the cocking piece, notice that the colors aren't visible on the back end and top where they weren't protected.

Thanks to JB and others on helping to educate me on what to pay attention to!!

One day when (if?) I get some time I will take some pics of some USMC rifles for you.

Thanks for your input,

Emri

[Emri]

Now, now, remember the rules!! JUST one!!

He said he was new to the forum!!

Thanks for starting an interesting thread!!

Emri

[Kirk]

Found it sitting in the rack at the South Store! It followed me home, honest. I couldn't make it go back.

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[Rdavis]

Sorry 'bout that. A good friend of mine constantly reminds me that since I have two that I should give him one!

[Lancebear]

Hey Emri,

Thanks for the info. Yea I know about the quick wearing off of the case hardened colors. Do have a couple of Smiths and one Colt that do have nearly all of the finish on the triggers and hammers. Beautiful stuff.

I don't want to do anymore hijacking on this thread, but what other '03 parts were CH'ed? Is that info in Brophy's?

How did you know I like USMC '03's?

First '03 was a very, very Marine rifle. Sure you have seen photos of it. Got two others after, but they don't have as much Marine as the first one. Didn't know a thing about any M1903 at the time and trusted my dealer friends. They would love to have it back. Fat chance. It will remain in the family forever.

Guess I have seen a handful of original rifles but have never seen a trace of case on a single one. That would be a rare bird indeed.

Yea...If you could post some photos of your USMC rifles it would be great. That first one ruined me.

LB

[Faulkner]

Here's a picture of my Remington model 1903(M) as it came out of the wrap from the CMP, followed up with some pictures after it had a full makeover from Dean at DGR.