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    I used a stainless brush that was clean when put...

    I used a stainless brush that was clean when put away.
    I used a plastic jag, which was also clean.
    This is about the sixth cleaning I have done since firing
    it last.
    I don't have access to a bore...
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    Their sleeves have fringe too.

    Their sleeves have fringe too.
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    I suffer from CRS, but, didn't they do punch...

    I suffer from CRS, but, didn't they do punch marks on early
    receivers to test for brittleness?
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    I would not hang it on the wall, it belongs in a...

    I would not hang it on the wall, it belongs in a safe when not needed.
    If your firearm is stolen and used in a crime, you could be held liable.
    Sorry for the legal warning, but it is required for...
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    With a polished bolt sized for 1903 ball ammo......

    With a polished bolt sized for 1903 ball ammo... ;D
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    Filth from a clean bore?

    Last night, I pulled out my 03 and ran a brush through the bore.
    I followed it up with a dry patch, and it looked like dry, black powder
    fouling on the patch. It looked like lampblack, it was so...
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    Frederic, I am doing the same thing. If the...

    Frederic, I am doing the same thing.

    If the stock your friend is offering is a finger grove stock,
    it commands a high price, and it gets higher if it has only
    one , or, no reinforcing bolts.
    ...
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    I had a similar problem with my Mark I. The...

    I had a similar problem with my Mark I.
    The spring for the follower was not installed properly and
    caused the last round to not feed and jammed as you say
    yours does.

    If the spring is fully...
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    Where is the binding at? Can you compare the...

    Where is the binding at? Can you compare the Remington stock inletting to the Springfield?

    Please do not carve on the finger grove stock! They are getting hard to find, and command
    top dollar. Is...
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    ncblksmth1, I didn't mean a civilian rebuild,...

    ncblksmth1, I didn't mean a civilian rebuild,
    just what would happen at an overhaul/rebuild.
    Yours is a bit newer than mine tho, but yours is still
    in military dress, which I am trying to do for...
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    That is what I was thinking, but I guess some...

    That is what I was thinking, but I guess some people have more money than common sense.
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    I bet it scared Mom off...

    I bet it scared Mom off...
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    Are online auction sites usually full of...

    Are online auction sites usually full of 'suspect' rifles?
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    Getting somewhat back on track, is there a...

    Getting somewhat back on track, is there a possibility that
    the cartridges were to blame, and politics were causing the
    reporting to be blamed on the receivers?

    I have seen pictures of the...
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    To the mother of a Marine, Thank you and your son...

    To the mother of a Marine, Thank you and your son for his and your contribution to our country.

    As to your rifle. There are three things we need to know for a fair assessment. The receiver make,...
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    A mix-master rifle. the receiver, bolt and...

    A mix-master rifle.
    the receiver, bolt and barrel have been put together after
    being reduced to component parts during a rebuild.
    How complete is the rifle? Are the parts milled or stamped?
    Does...
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    Is it my imagination, or is the stamp on the root...

    Is it my imagination, or is the stamp on the root doubled?
    My opinion is, it doesn't look right, and doesn't look like any A4 bolt I have seen before.
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    My 1903 Springfield did not have an A1, but it...

    My 1903 Springfield did not have an A1, but it did have 'Mark I' under the model.
    My RIA has 1903, with no A1 after the model.
    It seems to be many different ways to mark a receiver....
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    $925! Wow! I hope he made a profit!

    $925!

    Wow! I hope he made a profit!
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    A nice Remington. Just think, it started at one...

    A nice Remington.
    Just think, it started at one cent...
    Thirty hours to go, and many bids come at the last five minutes.
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    I agree, especially with the litigation...

    I agree, especially with the litigation possibilities...

    But I still shoot mine.
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    I shoot my LN 03 with all kinds of commercial and...

    I shoot my LN 03 with all kinds of commercial and my own reloaded cartridges.

    Two things cause the failures, bad brass, and obstructed barrels.
    While I shoot my 1913, You should read...
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    I use 'RTFM'. Does your extractor allow the...

    I use 'RTFM'.

    Does your extractor allow the round to slide up onto the bolt face?
    You should be able to slowly push the bolt forward and watch the
    head of the cartridge slide up.
    If it hangs...
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    You can duplicate the unit very inexpensively and...

    You can duplicate the unit very inexpensively and power it from a car battery.
    Minus the $200 price tag...
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    Hi! Nice job! I am doing the same with a 1913...

    Hi! Nice job!
    I am doing the same with a 1913 03.
    Spending a bit more than it is worth,
    but for me, the rifle is worth it, and I
    am having fun too!
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