1903 accessories

[TXoperator]

I am interested in getting all the accessories such as the bayonet, sling and anything else that would have been issued with the Remington A3 circa 1943. How hard is it to find all the goodies, and what all will I be looking for?

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[Rick the Librarian]

1. a 10" (M1) or 16" (M1905) bayonet

2) a M1907 leather sling (a correct WWII web sling would also be correct)

3) oiler/cleaning kit to fit in butt (either metal or plastic)

All are relatively easy to find, with some looking. Prices vary widely, depending on item, quality and date made.

[Nick Adams]

1. a 10" (M1) or 16" (M1905) bayonet

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Hi Rick:

(1) What is the correct issue bayonet for my Remington 1903 (early '42)?

(2) Do you have a link to one or more vendors who stock these?

Thanks!

[Allen Humphrey]

Rick,
Were the front sight protector and the take down tool "issued"? How about the little wooden parts canister? just curious. Thanks.


ps. I realize the first post was asking about a specific year but I thought it was an interesting question over the life of the arm.

[Rick the Librarian]

The front sight protector was a common issued item (forgot that!). The spare parts kit was issued with every other rifle until WWI, starting about (I think) about 1910 or 1911.

[mark1]

The wood parts container were for WWI and not WWII. The plastic or nickle plated cleaning kits would be correct.

[Rick the Librarian]

Probably either a SA or RIA M1905 or a 1942 (with plastic handle and fibreglass scabbard, made by several manufacturers). Start with Gunbroker or AuctionArms.