1903A4? An open invitation for the experts' opinions ...

[ThirtyAughtSix]

If you could cast your eyes over this piece and let me know your thoughts on it's originality ...

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[JGaynor]

It's not an original or a good rebuild.
The barrel and receiver are probably o.k. but the bolt is definitely a fake, the inspection markings are probably fake, and the mount base is questionable. (Upon review the base is probably ok but the finish especially on the foreward part looks wrong - maybe cold blue??)

The magazine box assy. should, by that date, have the large bow TG.

The 3rd Model M73B1 is technically "correct' for any A4 but they would have all found their way onto rifles through the spare parts stream or civilian market

Wish the news was better

Regards,
Jim

[ThirtyAughtSix]

Thanks for your comments, Jim.

What makes you think the bolt is fake?

Could the magazine box assembly have been a replacement later on down the line?

Best Regards,

[AGB-1]

Looks like the bolt has too much of a rearward sweep. AGB-1

[browningautorifle]

Also the finish on the bolt handle isn't the same as the rest. Close pics would help but it appears to have been cold blued or a touch of browning to conceal what's been done.

[JGaynor]

The dead giveaway is the square safety lug. That is typical for spare parts provided by other contractors. The color and shape of the handle as noted by others are factors too.

Regards,
Jim

[ThirtyAughtSix]

Thanks for your thoughts so far all.

If the receiver, barrel, woodwork, mount and scope are original, am I correct in understanding I would only need to replace the bolt and a few minor parts to make this 100%?

[browningautorifle]

If the receiver, barrel, woodwork, mount and scope are original, am I correct in understanding I would only need to replace the bolt and a few minor parts to make this 100%?

I think you need to go back and read and compile all these assessments. There's nothing correct here.

[Chuckindenver]

mount and rings are not original.

[JGaynor]

More pictures are necessary.




I have doubts about the stock as well.

Regards,
JIm