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p246
05-06-2018, 08:17
Picked up a LN 1903 Springfield (119867) Barrel date of 8-09. Barrel action and some small parts are painted in thick black paint similar to Suncorite. I was thinking the Greeks might have painted there 1903,pics attached, if someone can confirm or add other country that might have done this. Stock is a usual P marked replacement, that is not overly dirty. Bolt looks blued to me but could be lightly painted I suppose.43559

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Oh yes band is on backwards, have not had chance to fix it. Bore is in pretty good shape, no pitting muzzle is a hair over 2. Rear sight R marked. Bolt S31 marked on lug. Can’t read mark on underside of bolt handle. Kerr sling.
p246
05-06-2018, 08:25
Bolt makings, I thing the number under the bolt handle is a Serif “2”. S31 mark is clear.4356343564
togor
05-07-2018, 07:16
Gonna shoot it? Part it out?
p246
05-07-2018, 09:13
Gonna shoot it? Part it out?

I’ll probably keep this one for a while. Without starting the LN argument I’ll shoot some low velocity cast 170 grain stuff I got through it for fun. I didn’t pay a lot for it compared to my others. If the price wasn’t right I would have passed as I wasn’t really looking for a LN. If it’s a Greek return the stock is in better shape than the others I’ve seen or been around.
Dan Shapiro
05-08-2018, 08:49
Check the floor plate, is it pinned? If not, check for a "B" stamped in one corner of the floor plate.
p246
05-08-2018, 07:40
Check the floor plate, is it pinned? If not, check for a "B" stamped in one corner of the floor plate.

Will do thanks for the info Dan
togor
05-12-2018, 06:23
I’ll probably keep this one for a while. Without starting the LN argument I’ll shoot some low velocity cast 170 grain stuff I got through it for fun. I didn’t pay a lot for it compared to my others. If the price wasn’t right I would have passed as I wasn’t really looking for a LN. If it’s a Greek return the stock is in better shape than the others I’ve seen or been around.

Something about shooting the '03s. Just feels right.
p246
05-12-2018, 08:45
Something about shooting the '03s. Just feels right.

I like shooting the 03s. My eyes work a little better with the 03A3 sights but I can still shoot the 03.