The presumably replacement 'pistol grip' style stock on a Remington 1903 serial # 306xxxx rifle I am purchasing has a "V" style stamp marking along with the circle "P" marking behind the trigger guard, and what appears to be a "45" and a "G" and "F" (that last stamping is not entirely clear) in front of the trigger guard.

What do those stamps (other than the circle "P" stamp) mean?

The RA stamped barrel carries an "12 41" barrel date stamp.

My understanding is that a Remington 1903 would only have been issued with a straight grip, not a proper 'pistol grip'. Is that correct?

Many thanks
Mike
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