Odd combination of cartouches

[Kragrifle]

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RLB spread with RA? with scant grip stock???

[John Beard]

It's called "fakery", "restoration", or "reproduction", take your pick.

J.B.

[Kragrifle]

I thought as much, but have to admit it did look good. I wonder if you would mind giving us an idea of what inspector, serial number and barrel date appeared as Remington 1903 production progressed? I find these rifles very interesting, but do not know of any reference aimed at these rifles in particular (unless you are working on one?).
Thank You!

[P51MUSTANG]

+1 with JB! Its a shame.....

[John Beard]

I wonder if you would mind giving us an idea of what inspector, serial number and barrel date appeared as Remington 1903 production progressed? I find these rifles very interesting, but do not know of any reference aimed at these rifles in particular (unless you are working on one?).
Thank You!

The approximate serial ranges are:

Boxed RLB - S/N 3000000 to S/N 3064000
Spread Unboxed R L B - S/N 3064000 to S/N 3150000
Closely-Spaced Unboxed RLB - S/N 3090000 to S/N 3200000
Boxed FJA - S/N 3200000 up
Unboxed FJA - S/N 3280000 up

Some overlap can be expected.

J.B.

[Kragrifle]

Thanks John!

[John Beard]

The closely-spaced unboxed RLB is very scarce below S/N 3150000. But it does exist. Beware of stock replacements. But it's virtually exclusive above S/N 3150000.

Also, a couple of boxed RLB stamps appeared at S/N 3150000. But I am unable to authenticate or unauthenticate them.

J.B.