M1903A3 with Scant stock Question

[M1903Guy]

I've run across a nice looking Remington M1903A3. It is in a "scant" stock. The stock is marked on the left hand side with: RA, Ordnance wheel/crossed cannons, and a boxed FJA. There is a much fainter Circle P firing proof on what little pistol grip there is. The is a random smattering of unboxed capitol letters (maybe 1/8 inch) in front of the trigger housing: A, H, P, etc.

Because 1) the stock is very nice and smooth, 2) the circle P is faint (sanding?), 3) the RA, FJA and ord wheel are crisp, and 4) I've not seen unboxed inspector marks before - I am inclinded to believe that the markings (most or all) are after the fact "Bubba" value enhancments.

The serial number is 39706XX and the barrel is an RA 8-43.

Don't see many scant stocks so I don't know if this is typical or not? What say you gentlemen?
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[Rick the Librarian]

Does the right side have a "groove" for a "bent" down bolt? If not, it is my considered opinion the markings are fake. The only Remington-marked Scant stocks were used on M1903A4 sniper rifles.

[Chuckindenver]

markings are not likely G.I. cannons dont look right..

[M1903Guy]

No. There is no relief cut on the right hand side of the stock for the bent sniper bolt. Can't abide restamping. I have a dandy (fat) "C" stock this can go in. I haven't fired it yet, we'll see what kind of shooter she makes.

[Chuckindenver]

notice the stock is sanded pretty well, and the markings crisp...

[Neal Myers]

Note how the edges of the same notch are rounded; they should be sharp, like this:



The stock has been "lovingly sanded & refinished".

Neal