Acquiring a Rem 03A3, how good are the ...

[jjrothWA]

reproduction FM sold at gun shows?

What spare parts to obtain? {e.g.: front half of firing pin, extractor, main spring, ???]

Who has surplus front hand guards, already have a WWII stock, the present was cut-down to sporter style]

If a barreling is needed try to locate a HS [4-groove] or standard 2-groove]?

Thanks'.

[Merc]

Spare parts for 03A3s can be found on eBay including NOS barrels and stock components. Be aware that some M1903 parts (extractors, etc.) will work on 03A3s.

[togor]

2 groove barrels in good condition shoot fine in GI bedding. If you are looking for a shooter then go for crossbolts not pins in the stock.

[Johnny P]

The two groove barrels shoot cast bullets really well.

The 03-A3 saw limited service, so as new spare parts are not that hard to find.

[lyman]

reproduction FM?

[Johnny P]

Most of the gunshow TM's are reproduced from originals.

[Shomway]

For the most part, spares are not needed. I believe originally the 1903 had a spare complete bolt guts that was stored in the stock.

[lyman]

Most of the gunshow TM's are reproduced from originals.

wasn't sure if he meant Field Manual or not,

[Johnny P]

The spare parts container had a striker, extractor, and firing pin. When issued, it was issued to every other rifle. One rifle with spare parts, other rifle with cleaning kit.

[Kragrifle]

The spare parts container was a 1903 Springfield item, but only in the early rifles. The ?container? was actually a wooden dowel like device with cutouts for the spare parts. I can provide a photo if interested.