First off I'm thrilled to find this forum. I have been interested in the 1903 for many years, the receiver especially is truly an elegant example of "they don't build them like this anymore"

Twenty five years ago i acquired a Rock Island complete receiver #366430 with the intent of building a sporter. I purchased a new in grease 1944 Remington 4 groove barrel. I had the barrel attached, the action blue printed, and the bolt handle heated and bent to a sporter style.

The project was completed eventually but became a safe queen because concern about the safety conversion not working properly.

With all of that said, I am interested in the feasibility of taking what I have and reversing it into its original military configuration. I am not approaching this as a collectable, that ship sailed long ago. I am looking for a correct looking shooter.

What do you think?
Suggestions?
Thank You.
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