1903 Buttstock cleaning kit Question ?

[bulldog_mack13]

The cleaning kit on the 03' , the metal cigar tube that holds the cleaning kit , does each end screw off or just one side? I cant find anything online about them , Jay

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[eb2151]

Both ends screw off.
one contains the pull thru and brush the other the oil,whatever was used at the time,
plus a metal dabber.
Respectfully submitted
Ed Byrns

[bulldog_mack13]

Ed,
Thank you sir. My 03' came with one and one side just wont budge. The side with the oil in it. , Jay

[Dad]

The side with the leather bumper contains the bore brush and the pull thru, the plain end contains the oil reservoir and the dipper/oil application needle.

D.

[bulldog_mack13]

I got it apart, mine still has oil in it and it doesnt look to have been opend for 60 years. Just as nice as the one you put up a picture of but the string in my kit is white.

[A square 10]

congrats , i think having the kit in the buttrap is as valuable as the pointy bit on the muzzle and this completes the rifles , just me ... i like my accoutrements

[browningautorifle]

I agree with A square 10, I want the whole rig. Cartridge belt and sling and all.

[bulldog_mack13]

I have every little thing made for the M1 Garand basic service rifle. Im almost there with the Enfield No4 , and im a good bit on the way with the M1903. The 1918 SA bayonet set me back a little.

[Aragorn243]

Which kit is appropriate for an 03-A3? The plastic one or the metal one or either?

[DeputyBill]

Which kit is appropriate for an 03-A3? The plastic one or the metal one or either?

The plastic one is correct for the 03-A3.