Remington 1903a3 question...Now with pics..
Did any 4,000,000+ serial number Remingtons get issued in the field or did they basically sit in warehouses...The reason I ask is I just purchased one, worn, no rebuild marks and, I believe, has never been apart since issue as the bayonet mount screw is still staked and never been been out of the gun along with pristine screw heads on the rest of the rifle...Cartouches worn but present (RA/ boxed FJA) along with a large number 2 paint stenciled near the top of the buttplate on the top of the stock...Serial 4,079,453 with a 9/43 RA 2 groove barrel..All parts blued that should be (bands have gone to patina as has the trigger guard). How common are these "used non rebuilt" as I usually see these mint/unissued?...Will post pics in a couple days...MikeAttachment 29947Attachment 29948Attachment 29949Attachment 29950Attachment 29951