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    This 1903 is no longer a bubba gun

    This is the rifle I bought from an auction a while back. Because of where it is in the SRS list I thought it was a target rifle but I didn't know if it could be brought back to life. I don't have a hit for it but it is surrounded by NM rifles. I found an NOS stock and handguard for it and although it's close, I think it's for a later NM because it had the factory cut-out for the Lyman sight and the first 100 Special Targets didn't have the Lyman mounted. The stock has never been messed with, the grain is beautiful and the edges are sharp. I am surprised that I found the stock and handguard on ebay for $200, the fellow had them listed in the wrong place. I'm pretty sure this is one of the first 100 Special Target rifles Springfield built in 1921. All in all I think it turned out nice and I really like the red color of the stock. The before pictures are in my last thread.

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    Wow, what a beauty!!!
    I’d love to have a 1903. Like this one...
    34a cp., btg. Susa, 3° rgt. Alpini

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    I don't think the lower band should be blued and I think the upper hand guard is a WWII replacement, but it matches great. The bore is very shiny and gauges less than 1.

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    hi hump hand guard

    here are some photos of the hi hump hand guard, these have the fixture slot inside near the rear. You can still them around but it might take awhile and they are not cheap. Like alot of uncommon parts there are repros of this hand guard around too.Attachment 107079Attachment 107080

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    I think the handguard is the correct style. Here are a couple of these for sale that have the same profile of handguard. One even has the same barrel date as this one.

    https://www.proxibid.com/Firearms-Mi...08641#topoflot

    https://www.proxibid.com/Firearms-Mi...03529#topoflot

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    03 hand guards

    You are correct, there was a post WW1 hand guard with rounded sides, mine has a drawing number on top. Mine is on a 1931 NM rifle, but might now be correct !Attachment 107081Attachment 107082

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    Here is what it looked like before.




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    You did a great job. I don’t like sporterised rifles. This is now again a great one. Bravo!
    34a cp., btg. Susa, 3° rgt. Alpini

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    That is a lovely stock. You were very, very lucky to find that one.

    And the final result is ... splendid!

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