Rem.03A3 Parts

**mauserdad** · 10-06-2009 07:24 AM

How were the upper band,stacking swivel band and rear band marked and where? were these parts originaly blued ? I am trying to restore a Rem.03A3 and will be looking for these parts. The current parts in bad shape. Thanks

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**Emri** · 10-06-2009 08:47 AM

But SOME Remington front bands (bayonet lug) were parkerized.

The stacking swivel band and the lower band were put together as an assembly. The bands proper will not be marked, the swivels will have an "R" on the back side.

The front band will have an "R" on the right hand side.

HTH,

Emri

**Harlan (Deceased)** · 10-06-2009 05:03 PM

Emri,

I didn't know that some original bands were parked. I've seen some new replacement parts that were parked. It makes sense that some original parts could be parked.

A few years ago I was fortunate and ran across a nice 1903A3 at the first carbine convention in Birmingham, AL.
John Beard icon

and Don W have checked it out and say it's all original. Don disassembled it in detail and checked all the parts. The muzzle is less than 1.
Don said it looked 'unmolested' and he carefully reassembled it and wiped everything down. My son had shot four rounds from it and the sights were very close. Since then it hasn't been shot. (He has another 1903A3 he can shoot that has been through arsenal rebuild with all parts reparked)
There's a round indention next to the acceptance stamp from another bolt action. It looks like it spent most of it's like in a rack somewhere.

I have read where many people ask how an original 1903A3 looked when new, so I have added several detail photos hoping to help.
(The rough milling is a trait of A3's)

~ Harlan

**mauserdad** · 10-06-2009 07:59 PM

Gents thanks for the comebacks and info. Very nice rifle and great PIC's. They do help. My ser# is 3859259. My triggerguard is a Rem 03A3 but does not have the enlarged area in front of the trigger. Is mine correct for my rifle? Also my stock cartouche is a boxed FJA and to the left is the cross cannons and undeneath that is a small RA. Is my stock correct? I am trying to restore the old girl and want to make sure I am trying to get the correct parts. Thanks

**John Beard** · 10-06-2009 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by mauserdad

Gents thanks for the comebacks and info. Very nice rifle and great PIC's. They do help. My ser# is 3859259. My triggerguard is a Rem 03A3 but does not have the enlarged area in front of the trigger. Is mine correct for my rifle? Also my stock cartouche is a boxed FJA and to the left is the cross cannons and undeneath that is a small RA. Is my stock correct? I am trying to restore the old girl and want to make sure I am trying to get the correct parts. Thanks

Your rifle, S/N 3859259, would have all three bands blued. And the lower band and stacking band would be marked "R" on the swivel beside the shank as Emri pointed out. But, contrary to what Emri said, the bayonet band can be marked "R" on either side.

I believe a large bow trigger guard would be contemporary with your rifle's serial number. But, a small bow trigger guard can be considered correct.

Hope this helps.

J.B.

**Harlan (Deceased)** · 10-07-2009 02:50 AM

John,

Thank you for all your help, friendship, and guidance over the years.
(I know I was lucky back then to know you and have your guidance, or I wouldn't have known what to look for)

Remember when I sent you photos from my motel room in AL a few years ago after I found this one to ask your approval from my motel room?

**mauserdad** · 10-07-2009 07:02 AM

Gents again,thanks. Now to get on with the restoration.

**Harlan (Deceased)** · 10-07-2009 09:23 AM

Mauserdad,

Just as a source I trust for carbines, you might try Bill Ricca for the parts you are looking for. He has answered emails promptly for me in the past.
Bill Ricca's 03/03A3 Parts and Accessories

**mauserdad** · 10-07-2009 03:04 PM

Thank you Sir for that info.Ed

**John Beard** · 10-07-2009 10:34 PM

[QUOTE=cafdfw;84694]John,

Thank you for all your help, friendship, and guidance over the years.
(I know I was lucky back then to know you and have your guidance, or I wouldn't have known what to look for)

Remember when I sent you photos from my motel room in AL a few years ago after I found this one to ask your approval from my motel room?

/QUOTE]

Yes, I remember. And do you remember Nappie Roots in Vicksburg that you sent me a picture of? Well, I recently drove by it!

J.B.

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