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    Default Acquiring a Rem 03A3, how good are the ...

    reproduction FM sold at gun shows?

    What spare parts to obtain? {e.g.: front half of firing pin, extractor, main spring, ???]

    Who has surplus front hand guards, already have a WWII stock, the present was cut-down to sporter style]

    If a barreling is needed try to locate a HS [4-groove] or standard 2-groove]?

    Thanks'.

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    Spare parts for 03A3s can be found on eBay including NOS barrels and stock components. Be aware that some M1903 parts (extractors, etc.) will work on 03A3s.

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    2 groove barrels in good condition shoot fine in GI bedding. If you are looking for a shooter then go for crossbolts not pins in the stock.

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    The two groove barrels shoot cast bullets really well.

    The 03-A3 saw limited service, so as new spare parts are not that hard to find.

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    reproduction FM?

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    Most of the gunshow TM's are reproduced from originals.

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    For the most part, spares are not needed. I believe originally the 1903 had a spare complete bolt guts that was stored in the stock.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Johnny P View Post
    Most of the gunshow TM's are reproduced from originals.
    wasn't sure if he meant Field Manual or not,

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    The spare parts container had a striker, extractor, and firing pin. When issued, it was issued to every other rifle. One rifle with spare parts, other rifle with cleaning kit.

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    The spare parts container was a 1903 Springfield item, but only in the early rifles. The ?container? was actually a wooden dowel like device with cutouts for the spare parts. I can provide a photo if interested.

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