A British Remington M1903 ...

[Lancebear]

Nick,

You are certainly the lucky dog of the week. Great rifle and thanks for sharing it with us. Great story.

Have one from last week. Was checking out the site of a favorite dealer during a break at work and figured I saw an ORIGINAL late S.A. 1918 M1903 for a song. Rare bird indeed. Only two things not completely original were a, guess uncommon NS marked bolt with serifs and the windage knob on the rear sight. Bought it. Got home and checked my mail and had one from the dealer that politely stated that someone else got it two minutes before me.

Mailed John Beard about the rifle to see if it was original and steered him to the site. Coupla' days later J.B. sent his condolences. He figured the rifle was indeed original, minus the bolt and sight screw. As Chuck would say, Dayum.

Not cryin' in my beer, have been very lucky as you in collecting '03's.

Wonder if your rifle is a "Red Star" that John and Rick wrote about recently. Think the serial numbers are in the article. Get a copy of the last "Man At Arms" and learn a whole lot about your rifle.

Great find...let us know how it shoots!

Regards,

Lancebear

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[John Beard]

Nick,

Wonder if your rifle is a "Red Star" that John and Rick wrote about recently. Think the serial numbers are in the article. Get a copy of the last "Man At Arms" and learn a whole lot about your rifle.

Great find...let us know how it shoots!

Regards,

Lancebear

Nick's rifle would not be a "Red Star" Remington. "Red Star" Remingtons do not have British proof marks.

J.B.