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  • Kaliman
    Member
    • May 2015
    • 63
    #1

    New 03. Needs work.

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    Alright boys here she is. She's a dog, but I really like her. I know I'll need a new front sightblade, bolt, and probably a stock repair somewhere down the line. But for the big ticket item - who can fill in and fix the drilled receiver? I want her to look unaltered. I contacted Shuffs but he can't do welding.

    Other than that - what're your thoughts ?

    Thanks
    Last edited by Kaliman; 08-07-2017, 09:02.
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    • gwp
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2009
      • 1088
      #2
      Looks good. I would enjoy it as it is. It may be difficult to weld it to like new.

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        • Randy
          Member
          • Dec 2016
          • 87
          #3
          Originally posted by gwp
          Looks good. I would enjoy it as it is. It may be difficult to weld it to like new.
          I agree. Looks good. If you find someone to weld the two holes, then your going to have to have it parkerized. You might want to leave it like it is and just shoot it

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            • IditarodJoe
              Senior Member
              • Sep 2009
              • 1529
              #4
              Nice looking WW1 rifle. I too would not worry about the screws. I certainly wouldn't try to weld the holes. If they bother you that much, just find a way to fill 'em.

              How is the bore? Headspace?
              "They've took the fun out of running the race. You never see a campfire anywhere. There's never any time for visiting." - Joe Redington Sr., 1997

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                • bruce
                  Senior Member
                  • Sep 2009
                  • 3759
                  #5
                  Great rifle! Got one that is 810,xxx. Look around and you can find a proper bolt. Stock... do a dutchman for the bolt cutout. D/T receiver ... Fit filler screws that are slightly long. Cut off and file down to receiver. Parkerize. Would look very nice. Front sight ... easy fix. You have a very nice rifle. Looks like it will give you a lot of good times at the range and in the woods/fields. Sincerely. bruce.
                  " Unlike most conservatives, libs have no problem exploiting dead children and dancing on their graves."

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                    • Chaz
                      Senior Member
                      • Aug 2009
                      • 765
                      #6
                      I agree, it's a sweet old 03. I wouldn't even bother to change the front blade if it shoots accurately. Enjoy!

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                        • Kaliman
                          Member
                          • May 2015
                          • 63
                          #7
                          The real pain with the bolt is that it's the bolt serialized to the rifle by the Marine Corps. May just have to deal with it. Seems like the screws in the receiver will be equally difficult to repair and I may pass on fixing that too.

                          Like I said, she's a dog but I really do like her.

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                            • pmclaine
                              Senior Member
                              • Jan 2010
                              • 2555
                              #8
                              Lots of USMC features.

                              Regards the mount holes, plug file, repark.

                              If you repark though the plugs will take the finish different and you will lose what looks like a nice original piss yellow/green Marine/Navy park finish.

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                                • louis
                                  Senior Member
                                  • Apr 2011
                                  • 419
                                  #9
                                  It's officially a USMC rifle. It has a hit on paperwork available through SRS. I'm certain the drilled scope holes were added later. Good luck with it.

                                  I would leave it as it is because you'd take away the originality of it to get it refinished. Even with the screw holes
                                  Last edited by louis; 04-10-2017, 07:50.

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