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I always like getting out my M1, Remington 1903 and 03A3, then say which one is the oldest. Most people say the 1903 which was build in early 1942, my M1 is Dec 41. and the 03A3 is mid 1942.
I just need a 03A4
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Agreed
1960s DCM M1903A3 with offset roll markings, and the receiver drilled and tapped for Redfield mounts at the factory. The mount and rings were purchased from Lonnie Lambert in Lincoln, NM when he was still alive. Some of you older guys may remember the ads in SGN by "Old Sarge", who sold CAR 15 kits for ARs back in the '70s. Lonnie had some amazing shit in his warehouse down there. I used to love stopping by that place and he'd take me back in there to look for what I needed. My eyes were probably as big as dinner plates. RIP Lonnie, you were a wonderful vendor to buy from.
Anyway, USGI M73B1 Weaver 330 scope purchased at a gun show when such things were only $10.00 or so. USGI type C stock from a surplus store in Alamagordo, NM for $25.00 when I stopped in just to see what they had. The store owner found a whole crate at a DRMO auction at Ft Bliss, and I purchased the last one he had. That was about 1987 or '88.
I purchased the USGI bent bolt from Sarco when they had 'em new for $15.00. I wish I'd have bought a half dozen more.
Fun rifle to shoot. Shoots less than 1 MOA with hand loads. Never tried factory match-grade ammo.