help I D This nos barrel please...1903a3

[razors edge]

Barrel date 8-44. There is "A82" near the chamber area. Also has "P" with serif at the bottom of the front sight. Is this a u.s or import etc...any info is appreciated....thank you

[Randy A]

RA is Remington, it's a 1903A3 barrel. Look down the bore and see if it's 2 or 4 groove. Probably 2

[Rick the Librarian]

A82 (sure it's not A32??) is the steel lot code.

[razors edge]

Full of grease...will check though. Is there a big difference between 2-4 grove ? One more valuable ?

[Randy A]

Just check at the tip, you don't need to remove very much. Sent you a PM

[Rick the Librarian]

An 8-44 will be 2-groove.

[razors edge]

2 groove !

[Rick the Librarian]

2-groove barrels were introduced about mid-1943 and used exclusively on production Remington M1903A3s and for replacement barrels after that time. They are extremely common.

[chuckindenver]

8-44 is the month and year made..
P is a visable proof marking..
A82 is a lot code.
2 groove rifling..