An interesting A4 on auction

[Mike-B]

I wonder how this one got to where it is now. Obviously the story is incomplete. Were any A4's delivered to the govt with front and rear sights like this one has? Square P proof firing stamp?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=545654904

Mods if this is inappropriate feel free to delete this thread. I posted this here to start a discussion. I have no financial interest in the auction.

[John Beard]

I am quite confident that the rifle didn't leave the Remington factory fitted with a Smith-Corona barrel. I am also quite confident that the receiver didn't leave the Remington factory fitted with a rear sight. The most logical explanation for the rifle is that it was converted from an M'03-A4 to an M'03-A3 during overhaul at Red River Arsenal.

Hope this helps.

J.B.

[SPEEDGUNNER]

It is an A4 receiver, other than that it is just parts...