Inspector?

[SemperFi, 0321]

First post here.
I have a 1903 Remington (6-43) with a SA 1913 stock. I am not able to identify the inspectors initials, anyone here know?

I have a picture of inspector stamp.
I have posted pics before, but don't know how to use your system and make it a 'URL' file.

[SemperFi, 0321]

The letters are script, CF or CN 1913.
Anyone have a photo that might match this?

Sorry, I can't get my photo to download.

[m1903rifle]

I think Conrad Nelson was a RIA inspector.

[Parashooter]

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[SemperFi, 0321]

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Thanks, got it.

[John Beard]

Script "C.N./1913" are the initials and inspection date of Rock Island Arsenal inspector Conrad Nelson.

Hope this helps.

J.B.

[SemperFi, 0321]

Thanks.
That looks like it would work, except stock has a large S stamped in front end grain, doesn't that signify Springfield? Or was this cartouche stamped at another time?
Only other mark on stock is the circle P behind trigger guard. Beautiful tiger striped walnut, almost looks like oak.

[John Beard]

The "S" on the fore end tip is the stock type designation, i.e., Type "S" stock. In the case of your stock, the "S" was stamped during original stock manufacture in 1913.

Hope this helps.

J.B.

[Jon Field]

What MOS is 0321?

[SemperFi, 0321]

Reconnaissance Marine!!!!
2nd Recon Bn. 1974-76

Also 0351-Anti-tank assaultman(106mm RR/3.5 bazooka/flamethrower) and S-2 Scout- 1/9 3rd MarDiv 73-74
1811- M-60 tank crewman 80-81
2111- Small arms repairman 81-83

[Fred]

M-60's were good tanks weren't they?!

[SemperFi, 0321]

You an old tanker too?
I'd spent my first 4 yrs as a grunt, went everywhere on foot or helicopter. Joined a tank unit and found that driving was pretty nice. Ice chest and a cot in the gypsy rack, what's not to like?
I was driver and gun loader on an M-60A1 for about a yr, then an opening popped up in the armory and I took it. I was a Sgt with 2 asst. under me, that was pretty good too. I still spent some time on the tanks out in the field, filling in for sick or absent guys, running between tanks as armorer when guns went down, kept me busy.

[Fred]

Yea. I ran 3rd Platoon of C Company out at Ft. Irwin, CA back in 1981-1983 with the 1/73 Armor. I also commanded an OPFOR platoon within the Soviet Motorized Rifle Regiment or whatever we called it back then. Along with my five VISMOD T-72's (Sheridan tanks), I was permanently joined with an Infantry Platoon of C Company, 3rd platoon, 6/31 Infantry who were using five actual Russian MTLB's. Every Infantry unit of OPFOR there had original Russian equipment at their disposal. Not so much for the Armor units. Several thousand AK-47's were offered to us by Aberdeen P.G one day. I remember them calling our Company phone. I remember receiving the call. "If you want to have AK-47's, we've got thousands that we'll give you." I gave them the Battalion phone number and evidently somebody on our end made the decision not to accept the thousands of Soviet rifles and pistols and so we never got any. That sucked. I think that it was a matter of needing all of those weapons kept secure along with all of the other stuff that our Armored battalion already had.

[Rick the Librarian]

Take another look at the rifle serial number and barrel date. A 6-43 would indicate a Remington M1903A3, not a M1903. Remington M1903s only were produced through early 1943. What are the first few serial numbers? (If you're concerned about security).

[SemperFi, 0321]

You're right, the bbl date is RA 6-42, the Rec. is 3,287,4xx which comes up as 11-41.
The rifle is complete, but appears to be a parts gun. The front band and bayonet lug/nose cap don't match, the rear sling swivel is a stamped 03A3, and the stock is a beautiful condition 1913 issue. But that's fine, I plan on using it as a shooter.

[SemperFi, 0321]

Well we sure endured some of the same heat. I went to 29 Stumps summer of 80, Small Arms Repair school at Aberdeen in 81, and then was at the Stumps in 82 and 83 also. Folks just don't realize what 120' + heat is like, especially on a steel tank in flat desert.
I went to Ft. Bragg in spring of '76 for Counter Guerrilla Warfare School with the 5th-7th SFG, (2 plt's of us Recon Marines went up for 3 wks) some of the instructors were old SOG hands from VN. They brought in jeep trailer loads of foreign weapons for class, Stens, MG-42's, AK's, RPG's, Swedish K's, etc, true heaven for someone like us.

[Rick the Librarian]

You're right, the bbl date is RA 6-42, the Rec. is 3,287,4xx which comes up as 11-41.
The rifle is complete, but appears to be a parts gun. The front band and bayonet lug/nose cap don't match, the rear sling swivel is a stamped 03A3, and the stock is a beautiful condition 1913 issue. But that's fine, I plan on using it as a shooter.

That serial number comes out to 11-42, not 11-41. I agree the barrel is probably a replacement.

There are a lot of people looking for a 1913 RIA stock - you could probably sell/trade it, get a nice stock and some money in the bargain. Does it have one or two stock bolts?

[John Beard]

That serial number comes out to 11-42, not 11-42.

Sniffin' the bore cleaner again? :eek:

Just curious. :hello:

J.B.

[SemperFi, 0321]

It has one stock bolt. There is also a L above the ornate circle P behind the trigger guard.

I have seen lots of 03's in my life, this one jumped out at me several weeks ago because of the stock. This is one of the nicest stocks I've ever seen on a 03.
I have spent many yrs as a custom gunmaker, have built some of exquisite $ wood, but this was the first 03 that caught my eye in over 40 yrs. I played with 03's as a young USN Sea Cadet in the 60's, owned every service rifle from a 1873 to an AR-15, except an 03.
I see from the forums these may command some high prices, but from where would I replace the wood with something as nice? I really like the figured finger groove stock, does anyone have a later dated stock with those features?

Can someone give me an email to send pic to? Will take some good pics tomorrow.
I do not use photo storage banks.

[Marine A5 Sniper Rifle]

Howdy Recon. Used to watch you guys train. Awesome stuff!

Uuurah!

jt

[SemperFi, 0321]

OK, who'd you serve with?

[Rick the Librarian]

Sniffin' the bore cleaner again? :eek:

Just curious. :hello:

J.B.

Nope, hit the wrong key - should be 11-42 on the second date, not the repeat.

[SemperFi, 0321]

Hey guys, thanks for your help. I came here with a question, got my answer.
I didn't come here to sell anything, and as such, will end this post now.
Stock is not for sale.