Nice Remington 1903A3

[ismith]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=333892755

[Roadkingtrax]

4-Groove. Interesting that they sneak in once in a while.

[ismith]

Didn't even realize it was a 4 groove, good catch.

[John Beard]

The barrel is not likely a 4-groove. The photo is probably deceptive.

The rifle is not entirely original. And the condition is something less than pristine. But, it still sold for a fair price.

J.B.

[Allen Humphrey]

I've never figured out how to take a good bore photo.

Is there a know time window for the 4 groove RA barrels? Did they come from another contractor?

For reference I have a RA 4-43 that is a 4 groove.

[chuckindenver]

most 4 groove barrels were made before 6-43..though some did trickle through later..but they are not common.

[broom jockey]

My 6-43 Rem. 1903A3 has a 4 groove barrel and the entire rifle is original. Guess I lucked out. Is there a premium for 4 groove barrels?

[Devil Dog]

" Is there a premium for 4 groove barrels?"

If you have a two groove barrel, you will think no
If you have a four groove barrel you will think yes.

[John Beard]

I've never figured out how to take a good bore photo.

Is there a know time window for the 4 groove RA barrels? Did they come from another contractor?

For reference I have a RA 4-43 that is a 4 groove.

Remington did a gradual transition from four-groove to two-groove barrels between 5-43 and 6-43. Of course, a few widely-scattered two-groove barrels appear earlier and a few widely-scattered 4-groove barrels appear later. The later 4-groove barrels are probably waivered rejects.

Remington did not engage the services of a contractor for barrel manufacture.

Hope this helps.

J.B.

[Rick the Librarian]

I know that John would agree that virtually ANY change in the M1903 or M1903A3 made by Remington was not a "stop/start" proposition. It was usually introduced gradually.

[John Beard]

I know that John would agree that virtually ANY change in the M1903 or M1903A3 made by Remington was not a "stop/start" proposition. It was usually introduced gradually.

I agree with one caveat. Some changes inside the factory may have been made on a start/stop basis. But, when the rifles left the factory shipping dock, the changes by serial number appeared gradually. You can take it from there.

J.B.

[Johnny P]

Recently sold a 9-43 Remington 4 groove barrel that was a DCM purchase from the 1960's.

[ismith]

Picked her up from the FFL yesterday and finally got a chance to look her over. She does indeed have a 4 groove barrel and all the parts look to be Remington.

[4F4Nam]

Ya done good IMO. Glad she is all Rem.

Mine is a 11-43 2 groove in the 4.1 million range. It is an Ogden rebuild with a G marked SC bolt sleeve. That is the only mismatch that I can find. Shoots really good.

Ed