I was toying with $1,000.00..

[CTTC]

Thanks Mike and Rick I appreciate it! I love this gun and the history behind it and the others like it. I do not believe the seller knew what he had, I just happened to click on the auction one day and that red band made my eyes pop out . My max on the gun would of been around $1800.00 but $1550 I felt was a very good price for such a gun.

Thanks again guys!

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[Mike Haas]

Thanks Mike and Rick I appreciate it! I love this gun and the history behind it and the others like it. I do not believe the seller knew what he had, I just happened to click on the auction one day and that red band made my eyes pop out . My max on the gun would of been around $1800.00 but $1550 I felt was a very good price for such a gun.

Thanks again guys!

Your probably correct the seller wasn't sure about what he had. Had I been sure of what I "thought" I was seeing you and I would have been in a "bidding war" ..I feel confident the rifle is in good hands and I'm glad for you Sir.... You and yours stay safe & well .. Mike Haas..

PS - RTL should donate a copy of his "Red Star" article to you!!!

[Rick the Librarian]

Actually, John Beard did the writing - I took the pictures and provided some of the information ... plus got to look at and photograph about 60 of the most beautiful Remington M1903s I ever laid eyes on!! Fortunately, the water damage from my drool wasn't too extensive!!

[arkshooter]

I am beginning to think that sometimes the stock was a non grasping groove and sometimes it was.

[Mike D]

CTTC - Very nice rifle! You did well.

The bolt on your rifle looks like one of the late Rock Island bolts. Could you tell us what the markings are under the handle?

Mike

[CTTC]

CTTC - Very nice rifle! You did well.

The bolt on your rifle looks like one of the late Rock Island bolts. Could you tell us what the markings are under the handle?

Mike

Thanks Mike! I'm very happy with the rifle and still can't really believe i lucked in to it.

The bolt is R marked on the bottom and on the sleeve. I attached a picture for you.

[mannparks]

cttc, great job on the red band remingtion.
hear is a link to the back issue for JB article in man at arms.
Man at Arms Magazine for the Gun and Sword Collector Back Issue List

[Badger]

The Red Star Remington Model 1903 Rifles - July 2009 thread by John Beard

Milsurps - Red Star Remington Model 1903's - Library Article by Terry Hawker

Regards,
Doug

[Mike Haas]

The Red Star Remington Model 1903 Rifles - July 2009 thread by John Beard

Milsurps - Red Star Remington Model 1903's - Library Article by Terry Hawker

Regards,
Doug

..what John Beard has to say about this one....I wouldn't be shocked if he inspect'ed it at CMP Anniston..

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