My dad gave me a Sante Fe 1903A3 with s/n # 5,005,375. He didn't know much about it.

[jonnyc]

Bzzyman, good points.
I did ask my local smith about a swap-over, and he said it would probably run between $100-300, depending upon whether he could save the barrel; possibly the "notch the recoil lug out" that Chuck mentioned, I don't really know. If I ever run across a good 03A3 receiver or barreled-receiver I might take the swap on as a project. In the meantime, your idea about posting factual and reliable reports, with serial numbers and markings is completely valid. Many of us would benefit from the info. I hope anyone who has that info will post it.

[Stillwater]

I know this is an old thread... However, how hard headed can one person be and still be among the living...?

johnnyc isn't a troll, however, he isn't very smart about facts, figures and experienced gunsmiths...!

Bill

[jonnyc]

Thank you for your untimely, useless, yet insulting lack of any type of contribution.

"A fool enters into contention and his mouth calls for strokes". I believe you deserve some strokes!

[Calif-Steve]

Guys don't realize the Santa fe guns are nice parts kits. Chuck will swap out your barrel for free? Does it get any better then that? Find yourself a nice stong cardboard box and ship it Monday AM. Good luck.

[Claven2]

Gents:

Just a gentle reminder to pls keep the thread civil. Opinions are acceptable, but not personal attacks.

Thanks fellas.