Hmmm. Took a chance yesterday and bought the rifle. Nice shape. Wood matched well. Barrel date 12-42. So, replacement wood? Has good FJA and crossed cannons.
The RA stamp didn't come along until March or April, 1943, with serial numbers into or past 3,500,000.
J.B.
When did the O3-A3 stocks show up?
About February of 1943. The last M1903's were fitted with M'03-A3 stocks.
J.B.
Last edited by John Beard; 03-11-2019 at 10:12.
Thanks John. Guess I need to find another stock or another rifle !
No -- The RA stamp (if not accompanied by a P (RA-P) was not added until mid-1943. A correct late Remington stock would have an FJA and an ordnance "belt".
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