I have come across a New Zealand marked Remington 1903 with early features, including a really nice grasping groove stock with clear RLB cartouche. NZ inventory number on the butt stock. The stock has virtually no wear with sharp edges, raised grain and clear markings. All the parts are Remington and are milled as expected. The rear stock band is blued but has the rougher unpolished finish. The bolt body is smooth without the milling cuts and has the large gas escape hole. It has a dusky blue finish with a little wear from cycling. The screws are all blued and have not been turned out. Nothing has been refinished on the rifle, and I would rate the finish on all parts in the high 90s. The only unusual feature is the barrel date of 12-41 and serial number of 303xxxx, which puts it about feb/march of 42. As scarce as they are, it would be easier to find and buy a complete early Remington 1903 than to assemble something like this from parts. How did a rifle with this serial number end up in this configuration?