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    Rem 1903

    Hi Guys
    I have the opportunity to buy a Rem 1903 Ser 33439xx barrel 10-42 for 300$. Its mostly there, chopped cross bolt stock. Stamped middle band, stamped floor plate . What would correct stock type and metal? Harrisons book indicates milled hardware ,stock pins . Seems the big suppliers are out of all 03/A3 parts. Could a repro C type stock fit?
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    Except for a milled upper band, all parts on that Remington should be stamped. Harrison's book is in error. A repro C type stock should fit the rifle although, as with any reproduction stock, some custom hand fitting may be necessary.

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    As long as there are no alterations to the barreled receiver, $300 is an OK price to start. Good luck

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    Thanks for the info.. the big suppliers have sanded 03 stocks with cross bolts or should i just go for a C type repro ? Also anyone have milled Rem upper band and swivel /screw ?

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    Check your PM re: the milled Remington band.

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    Hi
    Recently I got my replacement 1903 stock from North Ridge, It was advertised as GI post war replacement . When comparing it to the original cut down . The replacement seemed much lighter and dimensions slightly thinner . Is this normal for a government replacement? I spoke to the folks at North Ridge and was assured the stock was as received from govt and not sanded .

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    The 175 and 195 priced stock both say sanded. If you paid for the more expensive stock (500) than I would call them.

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    I did .It was the 395.00 one ,now 495.00. they said thats how they got them. I got the post war"unissued"one with cross bolts because thats what style was on the rifle although cut down. And I was told that was correct for my serial#. I just found it weird that the original even though cut at second band ,seems so much heavier. While on subject .Anyone know the difference between Sarco and Numrich type C repros?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave 10 View Post
    Hi
    Recently I got my replacement 1903 stock from North Ridge, It was advertised as GI post war replacement . When comparing it to the original cut down . The replacement seemed much lighter and dimensions slightly thinner . Is this normal for a government replacement? I spoke to the folks at North Ridge and was assured the stock was as received from govt and not sanded .
    Did you actually measure? I would measure before I made a determination.

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    Would post war replacement stocks have any ordnance marks ?

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