03A1 Question

[1919fan]

Hi Guys
I have an 03 serial # 1306129 with a c type stock and it came with an ohare rear sight cover and a smooth aluminium buttplate with a trapdoor , it was given to me 15 + years ago the bolt seems incredibly smooth and tight more like a match gun than service rifle any info would be appreciated Thanks

[Herschel]

1903 #1306129 is listed in the SRS records as being one of approx 30 1903 rifles shipped to NY State ARS, Govs Island on 5-4-33. It is not shown to have been a 1903A1. For many rifles the listing show them as being a 1903A1, National Match, etc. For you rifle is just shows it to be a 1903. FWIW

[JimF]

I'm surprised it has an aluminum butt plate . . . Are you sure? (Touch it with a magnet?)

Could be someone merely polished it up???

[Johnny P]

What are the stock markings?

[1919fan]

1903 #1306129 is listed in the SRS records as being one of approx 30 1903 rifles shipped 5-4-33 to NY State ARS, Govs Island on 5-4-33. It is not shown to have been a 1903A1. For many rifles the listing show them as being a 1903A1, National Match, etc. For you rifle is just shows it to be a 1903. FWIW

Herschel , thanks very much for the info ,the barrel on it is a SA-42 like said earlier it was given to me by a someone who was like my second dad who got me into collecting very early in life , and I know the he and my dad use to go to perry in the 50s and 60s It very well may be something he had put together , I will try to gets some pics posted tonight . And Thanks again .

[1919fan]

Hi Jim its either aluminium or magnesium and its exact copy with the door , Ive seen aluminium experemental garand buttplates but never 03 unless it was something that was sold by Gil Hebard back in the day I try to get pics up tonight , Thanks for the help

I'm surprised it has an aluminum butt plate . . . Are you sure? (Touch it with a magnet?)

Could be someone merely polished it up???

[Rick the Librarian]

I know that Sedgely made some parts before or during WWII made of pot metal or maybe aluminum. Any "circled S" on the buttplate on the inside?