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    Mrandig, You should come out fine (dollar wise) on this restoration. You could replace the forearm on that stock. Dupage has them for $40.
    Here's the link: 1903/1903A3 Archives | Dupage Trading Company Salt Flat

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    Agreed! That’s a fine price. You have a lot of room dollar wise to get the parts you need.

    I’m jealous...mainly because I have nice C-stock sitting here waiting for me to find a rifle just like this!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Salt Flat View Post
    Mrandig, You should come out fine (dollar wise) on this restoration. You could replace the forearm on that stock. Dupage has them for $40.
    Here's the link: 1903/1903A3 Archives | Dupage Trading Company Salt Flat
    I went to Dupage Trading and ordered the forearm replacement section. At $40, why not give it a try. I guess we'll see how good my woodworking skills are.

    Tempted to do another thread showing the step-by-step on how this turns out. Anybody interested?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrandig View Post
    Likely not NM, but will restore
    I thought I had replied to this thread, but don't see it now.

    This likely isn't a NM, but I will still restore, as it didn't cost anything, and it's in pretty good shape overall. Here's what I have currently on my parts list:

    1. Replace stock with "S" Stock
    2. Handguard needed
    3. Upper band needed
    4. Lower band replace
    5. Lower band spring needed
    6. Rear sight replace
    7. Front sight blade replace
    8. Bolt body "NS" needed.

    Any other thoughts or ideas? I'd like to keep this as period correct and parts correct as possible.

    Thanks in advance. I'm new to 1903s, and all the varieties and flavors, so please bear with me as I learn more.

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    Update: Between Dupage, Numrich and Ebay, I've purchased all parts except for the rear sight and NS bolt body. Didn't go for a replacement stock, but rather a replacement forend, that I'll have to glue/dowel in my woodshop. Everything came to a total of $150, so the updated total for this piece is now $225 + $150 = $375.

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    We are always interested in a step-by-step restoration/fixing/repair/etc. With many pictures.

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    Mrandig, I've tried splicing several ways and found this to work best for me. It helps if you have a mill or router. Hardwood dowels work too. Salt Flat

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    The NS marked bolt body might be a difficult thing to attain. You may do well to get any bolt body with a rearward swept handle.

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    Salt Flat, that's a serious-I-mean-business splice!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Salt Flat View Post
    Mrandig, I've tried splicing several ways and found this to work best for me. It helps if you have a mill or router. Hardwood dowels work too. Salt Flat

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    Wow Salt Flat. I'm super impressed. That's some nice work

    I was going to just use dowels, but I do have a mill and a router, so I may have to copy your work once the forend section arrives.

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    All parts are in! I've got at least 10 projects on the go, but let's see if we can knock this out over Thanksgiving week. What does everyone think - should this be an entirely new thread or just keep this on here?

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