pinned stock on A3?

[daveboy]

I know that straight-grip, crossbolt stocks were installed on A3s. Were straight-grip, pinned stocks also delivered?

daveboy

[Rick the Librarian]

Yes, all early M1903A3s had pinned stocks. The change back to stock bolts wasn't made until at least mid-1943, perhaps later.

[Tom]

Yes, all early M1903A3s had pinned stocks. The change back to stock bolts wasn't made until at least mid-1943, perhaps later.

Rick, does that also apply to S/C?

[John Beard]

Rick, does that also apply to S/C?

I'm not Rick, but I will reply. The answer is YES.

J.B.