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Last edited by Badger; 12-07-2014 at 07:08 AM.
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12-07-2014 06:31 AM
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I have also seen at least one M1903A3 marked with M1903 markings. Keep in mind that at this time, Remington was transitioning from M1903s to M1903A3s (a period that lasted several months) and I'm not surprised that an "oops" of this nature happened. If that particular rifle is for sale, I'd certainly be interested!!
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Thank you, I have a bid on it at Gun Broker at this time.
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You're sure it is marked "Remington Model 1903" on the receiver (not "03-A3") and has a 03A3 rear sight?
Last edited by Rick the Librarian; 12-08-2014 at 10:50 AM.
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Yes, exactly, sorry for the two posts, I was confused. Trying to figure out how to attach an image.
Last edited by sarge508; 12-08-2014 at 02:32 PM.
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Interesting! As I told you, I've seen the "other way round" (a Remington 1903A3 receiver in a Remington '03 set-up.
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This wasn't done by someone was it? After the fact sort of thing? Why are there holes in the right side of the charger bridge for a receiver sight...?
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We'll see, when I get it I'll take pics of everything and we'll have fun, or a laugh on me. Best to all.
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Don't worry about the laughing thing, at least you'll have a shooter. I don't have one at all.
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I checked with John Beard after the pictures were posted, and unfortunately, we decided it was not an "armory" rifle, but a modification of a regular Remington M1903. A former civilian owner installed a M1903A3 rear sight. John pointed out that the receiver bridge on a M1903A3 is wider than this one is. I noticed that there appears to be no dovetail on the receiver bridge. The rear sight was "set" on the receiver bridge, possibly being soldered on.
Obviously, closer pictures might prove this for sure.
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