New to me 1903a3 Remington

[ramit]

I nob question here, so please be kind.....

I understand the s/n receiver date lot txt file on
http://vishooter.home.att.net/ra_serialization.txt

But the "Serial Number/Barrel Date Lists":

http://vishooter.home.att.net/RA3.txt

I'm not clear on.

Is that a list contributed to, by people of barrels "known" to be original vs receiver numbers?

TIA...

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[JGaynor]

I nob question here, so please be kind.....

I understand the s/n receiver date lot txt file on
http://vishooter.home.att.net/ra_serialization.txt

But the "Serial Number/Barrel Date Lists":

http://vishooter.home.att.net/RA3.txt

I'm not clear on.

Is that a list contributed to, by people of barrels "known" to be original vs receiver numbers?

TIA...

The Serialization Date list was necessarily calulated from production and shipment records and also factoring in scrap rates etc. The lists are very good but are estimates. This is of course most important if your rifle happens tp be on the cusp of a particular month. Realistically it could go either way.

The second list is, I believe, basically a list of observed rifles. I don't honestly know if Vi Shooter tries to filter the input for "known (or suspected)" originals. This is very tough to do without seeing the rifle or having it scrutininzed by a knowledgable party.

I hope this helps. And BTW don't worry about overpaying. A few years time will most likely erase any premium you might have paid. Meanwhile enjoy your new rifle.

Regards,

Jim