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thorin6
11-06-2017, 06:26
I picked up an M1903 stock at the flea market this weekend. It looks, at first glance, as a very nice 1910 manufactured stock. It has one stock bolt, a J.F.C. cartouche, a serif proof, and a couple of letters in the cutoff cutout. The fingergroves are crisp, no cracks, and the usual small dings and scratches. All looks good but (see next post);
Here is the left side:
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Cartouche, proof, and other markings
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Fingergrove
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thorin6
11-06-2017, 06:30
Someone took a rasp, and cut out a groove on the right side for the bolt handle for a scoped receiver:
thorin6
11-06-2017, 06:36
This is a fairly hard to find stock in this condition (ignoring the cut on the right side). I guess it was made in 1910 but might be a year earlier; I'm not sure of the change over on the proof marks, the one rear stock bolt, the smooth curve on the right side of the stock (which this stock has, not the sharp corner). Also the J.F.C. cartouche covers a several years so if I'm wrong on the year, please let me know.

I now have to make some decisions. Do I get the groove on the right side repaired (I know a smith who can do a decent repair, not sure of the cost)? Do I just leave it as is? Do I sell it as is and if so, at what price?

Comments are welcome.
pmclaine
11-06-2017, 06:50
Rick Borecki will make a repair on that that you would be hard pressed to see without a jewelers loupe.

He is over at the CMP site most often.
Parashooter
11-06-2017, 10:17
Hot hide glue, feather-edge patch, aniline dye.

http://i62.tinypic.com/6i76lk.jpg
1563621
11-07-2017, 02:37
Hot hide glue, feather-edge patch, aniline dye.

http://i62.tinypic.com/6i76lk.jpg

Nice repair!
thorin6
11-07-2017, 02:14
That does look good.
leftyo
11-07-2017, 04:00
Rick B does outstanding work. used to see lots of pictures of his work, and very impressive.
John Beard
11-07-2017, 04:55
Your stock dates from January, 1910 through December, 1914.

J.B.
P51MUSTANG
11-07-2017, 11:56
That was some good repair work!
bruce
11-08-2017, 04:16
Gorgeous stock! If you can, send it to Rick B. Don't leave it as it. At least this is one case where a repair will be a real improvement. JMHO. Sincerely. bruce.
thorin6
11-08-2017, 05:29
Your stock dates from January, 1910 through December, 1914.

J.B.

Thank you. Also, I think I will try to have the stock repaired. Thanks for all the comments.