Possible USMC

[el Woodman]

FWIW=Marine replacement stocks usually had no inspector's cartouche.....Usually no P at the wrist either...My $.02.

[LAH]

I think I figured out what was missing...the proper background...

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[cplnorton]

I think I figured out what was missing...the proper background...

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Your almost channeling the great Rick the Librarian and his legendary Afghan quilt pic.

[Rick the Librarian]

I don't know ... LAH may be blazing new trails of adventure in that department!! LOL!

[Kaliman]

The rifle was definitely overhauled immediately before or during WWII. The R 1 bolt is probably a Bubba-installed replacement.

J.B.

I'd say maybe or maybe not. I have seen Marine serialied R-coded bolts before.

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The rifle was definitely overhauled immediately before or during WWII. The R 1 bolt is probably a Bubba-installed replacement.

J.B.

The 12-27 SA barrel measures about 1.5 or so both ends.

Not surprising. I don't think I've seen a Marine rebuild with a bad barrel. Not the Corps' style.

[John Beard]

I'd say maybe or maybe not. I have seen Marine serialied R-coded bolts before.

I've seen Marine serialized R-coded Remington bolts also. But an R 1 bolt is not a Remington bolt, and I have yet to find evidence that the Marines got any of those.

Not surprising. I don't think I've seen a Marine rebuild with a bad barrel. Not the Corps' style.

Marine M1903's have been out of service and in Bubba's hands for about 70 years. Bad barrels are not uncommon.

J.B.

[BEAR]

I think I figured out what was missing...the proper background...

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LAH

Even rehabilitated criminals will re-offend if given certain encouragement. And if your picture causes Rick to start flashing his picture...I will be re-OFFENDED!
I am now wearing Army BCGs from his last assault.

BEAR

[LAH]

Even rehabilitated criminals will re-offend if given certain encouragement. And if your picture causes Rick to start flashing his picture...I will be re-OFFENDED!
I am now wearing Army BCGs from his last assault.

BEAR[/QUOTE]

Remember, when the Afghan flashes, ensure to shelter in place and don your IBA and protective eyewear....

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[Kaliman]

John you are absolutely right on both accounts. I'll attribute it to a brain fart.

And of course, bubba could have killed s good barrel, but I doubt many people out there shoot enough to wear them out, so improper storage is probably the biggest threat.

That being said, with the hyper focus on marksmanship and individual accountability, the Marine barrels I've seen have always been solid. Not a guarantee of course

[islandhopper]

JB

Of those Remington bolts you’ve seen on USMC rifles, were they all 1903, or were any 1903A3 bolts?

TY

[John Beard]

JB

Of those Remington bolts you’ve seen on USMC rifles, were they all 1903, or were any 1903A3 bolts?

TY

Some were what you would call 1903A3 bolts.

J.B.

[islandhopper]

Thank you sir. Always appreciate you sharing your knowledge.