1903/A3 Opinion Needed

[Jkibler2]

Hello, I looked at a Remington A3 yesterday. 4100000 range RA 10-43 barrel, bit worn FJA and circle P with those little marks in front of trigger guard. It was a quick look and most of what should be marked R was. What made me back off is there is a good size chip out of left side of hand guard by the muzzle. The price is 695.00 and they will not move on it. Any Thoughts?

[Rick the Librarian]

NO RA on the stock? It may be an earlier stock. Replacing the handguard is a relatively easy fix. Maybe a little high, but not stratospheric. Did the stock have bolts or pins?

[Jkibler2]

Thanx Rick, the stock had bolts and I could only see what was left of the FJA. Stock has lots of little bumps and bruises.