Remington 1903a3 build

[mwt]

This is my first post on this forum. I've just recently moved to U.S. WW2 milsurps. Been concentrating on Mausers until recently. After picking up a nice S.G. Garand from CMP in October I began to look for a cost effective "shooter" grade 03a3. After reading a lot of posts on this forum and others, and since I like to "tinker" as well, I decided to try and build a rifle from a National Ordinance rifle and a Gibbs refurbished drill receiver.

Was successful purchasing a nice N.O. for $300(seller assured me it had mostly Remington parts and a really nice barrel RA - 5/44) and a Remington Gibbs receiver for $125 on Gunbroker. A gunsmith friend helped me swap the receivers and headspace the barrel - required a slight chamber finish ream - for $60. Turned out pretty nice. Only surprises was the plastic handguard that came with the N.O.(got a walnut USGI from Numrich), and the N.O. sear pin which would not fit the Remington receiver.

Didn't really save much money - $550 total for everything including shipping - but it was a lot of fun and educational. Hoping it shoots well.

http://tinypic.com/a/2tp2v/2

[Jeff L]

Nice job! Welcome. Looks like a fun project.

[p246]

Looks good...should make a nice shooter.

[Devil Dog]

After Parkerizing or blueing, could you see where the welding repair was done?

[mwt]

Yes when you flip the mag cutoff lever down you can see torch marks where the weld was removed. A little work with a dremel prior to re-parking would have made it unnoticeable. Also the front of the receiver ring needed a little dressing with a file to remove some high spots prior to seating the barrel.

[Crashyoung]

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!

[mwt]

Looks like it is going to shoot pretty well. 100 yd 5 shot group with CMP HXP m2 ball
http://tinypic.com/a/2ts2f/2