Quote Originally Posted by chuckindenver View Post
RA is Remington Arms, likely the bolt is a replacement, safety sleeve has been reblued at some point, as the safety sleeve lock is blued, and should be natural finish, letters and numbers on the barrel are a steel heat lock code, still ok. looks like it had a sight protector removed harshly at some point, the bayonet lug may have been replaced as you know the stamped ones strip easy, originally by this serial they were mostly parkerized finish, as well as the stacking swivel and band, . finish looks good, id say, 750 to 800.00 for a retail value,
keep in mind, many A3s had parts replaced during service if they were ever issued to anyone. most A3s saw service with support troops or state side guard units,
Thanks Chuck