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New 1903A3 - Would appreciate your knowledge/input on the rifle
Hi Folks - I'm new to the forum and just picked up my first 1903A3 and would love to have you experts tell me what you can about it? I think it's pretty clear the stock as been sanded and re-stained because it's way too smooth and the stamps have clearly lost some of their edge.
With that said I'd love to get your thoughts on this history of this particular rifle and how correct it is (I wouldn't know a Remington part from a SC at this point).
I was also surprised at the site picture with the hood on there - the front post almost touches the site hood - is this normal? Thanks very much!
Scott
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12-27-2017 10:14 PM
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As far as the sight hood goes, it is normal for the hood to be quite close to the sight blade. most people will remove the hood while shooting, to get a better sight picture. I believe the Marine Corp, used a larger sight hood that allowed you to shoot with the hood still on. You may still be able to find a replacement USMC hood, but it may be somewhat expensive.
I also think I heard of someone who re-creates the USMC hoods, but I don't know if they are still available new.
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The gentleman that grade 1903 and 1093A3 for the CMP runs this website.
http://www.vishooter.net/m1903.html
Like Flintlock said the sight guard will have to come off to shoot well.
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I know that this is a semi-old post, but that looks like a Kerr "NoBuckl" sling. If it's original, it's worth some $$$.
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I hope NDVermin is still watching these thread. Look like a nice rifle, by those pictures provided it does look authentic. By serial# was produce in Sept 43. barrel only off by 3 mouths so possible original. If someone did sand the stock they did with some restraint. (IMO)
Owen
Last edited by Orroe; 03-25-2018 at 02:46 PM.
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Originally Posted by
Orroe
I hope NDVermin is still watching these thread.
Doubt it...look at the profile... Last On 01-07-2018 @ 07:25 PM...
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Yah I Know but that's when he last log in. He could be ghosting though.
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Originally Posted by
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that's when he last log in
If he'd been here it would show...
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I be darn, your correct Jim. this site does know when a member has visited the site even if they did not sign in.
Owen
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