original 03A3?

[Rick the Librarian]

That's a little late, should have diamond pattern cocking knob, radial machine marks in the bolt sleeve and I'm not sure on the dates of the pinned stock, but I suspect it's a later serial number than the stock. Hopefully JB and RTL will check in,,,
Have a happy 4th guys.
Randy

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Thanks Rick,, I don't remember the time frame on the stocks, when did they start?

Pinned stocks started in late 1942 with late Remington M1903s in an attempt to save time and material. The pinned stocks continued in use with the early M1903A3s until about mid-1943.

[m1903rifle]

How about a close up picture of the band spring cut out in the stock. Could the stock be Smith-Corona?

[Calfed]

How about a close up picture of the band spring cut out in the stock. Could the stock be Smith-Corona?

Unfortunately, I've posted all the pictures that I have. This one, showing the "circle P", looks like a Remington proof, but it is difficult to be sure without being able to measure it

Attachment 34953

[Calfed]

Here is a pic of the receiver

[Calfed]

Many thanks for the feedback.