British Marked Remington 1903

[Grandpa8]

Looking for information on a Remington 1903 transition rifle with a 4/42 barrel that has British proof stamps on side of barrel and receiver. Never seen this before.

Information

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[Johnny Peppers]

Under the Lend-Lease program 64,000 1903/03-A3 rifles were shipped to England. Those that were released for sale after WWII had to be proofed before they could be sold. Most of these were released for sale beginning in 1952.

[Grandpa8]

Thanks. I thought it might make an interesting addition to my collection.

[Rick the Librarian]

I would like to hear more details on this rifle, if possible. Pictures?

A large number of these rifles were sold in the early 1960s by Kleins, Interarmco (Ye Old Hunter) and others.

[Grandpa8]

Have not purchased it. I might give it a run. Not knowing much about them, I thought it might be a little more unusual and a nice WWII addition to US/British collection.

[Rick the Librarian]

There are exceptions to the rule, but most of the British proof-marked Remington M1903s are completely original.

[michael pollack]

Please note: of the 64,000 Remington rifles sent to England during WW2, only half of them got there during the early days of the war because of U-Boat attacks on the ship convoys......Mike

[Rick the Librarian]

Mike, I hope this doesn't come out the wrong way, but where did you read that? I have heard that suggested (and it may well be true) but never heard any hard data.

[Craig Eberhardt]

Mike, I hope this doesn't come out the wrong way, but where did you read that? I have heard that suggested (and it may well be true) but never heard any hard data.

I am interested in these markings...can you post a photo? I think I may have one of these rifles as there are some strange markings on the right of the sight band which include a broad arrow as well as the letters PBS and numerals 1 and 4

Underneath the barrel at the muzzle is a p with crossed swords and "30/06 2.49 18 tons"

Seems to be a June/July Remington 03 with a 6-42 barrel

Any idea on the markings?

Thanks for yOur help

[Johnny Peppers]

The caliber and proof pressure marking indicate it was proofed after 1954. What letters are at the 3:00 and 9:00 position on the crossed swords?

Anyone receive documentation on half the Remingtons being lost at sea?