The Puyallup show was a good one. We got there at the opening bell and pretty much finished up by 1130 when it began to get crowded; it was big enough that the back of the hall was occupied, as well as the tent east of the hall. Lots of 1903s and 1917s, a few 03A3s, of which I bought two Remingtons.
The first purchased had a SN of 3754022 and a barrel date of 5-43, consistent with the original barrel. It is an excellent mirror bore with a MW of about 0.5, the TE was slightly less than 1. All components are Remington with blued bayonet lug, barrel bands bands, bolt, cut-off, rear sight, trigger guard and buttplate. I have not pulled the bolt apart to check the firing pin. The trigger guard is the large bow type. The stock is "pinned" and has no dings or wear except a couple of minor compressions and dings at sharp edges. I think the stock may have been chemically stripped, perhaps of heavy cosmolineicon, but not sanded. The bolt face looks unfired. The R bolt has an "8" on top. To my novice eye this rifle appears original and unissued. Pics to follow.
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