A "worthy" stock for my LN Remigtnon M1903 ...

[Rick the Librarian]

I think is is especially gratifying when it is a "hard to find" part like the Remington stock.

I have one more - a Rock Island 1908 rifle which came in much the same shape (sporterized stock and original metal). I've been looking for a 1908 or 1909 CN-marked stock for some time - I think you can guess how hard THAT has been!!

[Fred]

Heck, a very few years ago, I was offered a CN 1908 stock for $400.00 that was in pristine condition. I didn't need it of course. Shoulda coulda woulda I guess. I'm always keeping an eye peeled for things that friends have been looking for. I'll keep this in mind now Rick.

[Rick the Librarian]

Thanks, Fred... I thought my troubles were over when I found a 1906 (!!) RIA stock about a year ago, but it had the "strapped" FRSB cut and wouldn't fit my RIA (which had the solid one). So that one went down the road.

[Roadkingtrax]

Is it easier to start with a stock set or a barreled rifle?

Sounds like the Chicken and the Egg debate to me.

[Rick the Librarian]

That it is. It is getting increasingly hard to find a non-03A3 rifle with all matching parts in the original finish. But it is getting harder also to find certain type stocks, also in original condition. That was why I decided to try to restore both rifles.

[DWL in TN]

Congratulations Rick, I figured you'd eventually find the right stock. Would love to see a picture of the sub-inspector markings.

Did it have the notch cut for the spare parts container?

Also, do you remember what letter is stamped in the barrel channel? Just wanted to compare it with mine.

[Rick the Librarian]

Here's a closeup of the subinspection stamps. Unfortunately, I didn't think to look in the barrel chamber.

[Smokeeaterpilot]

absolutely gorgeous stock. The metal compliments it very well. Excellent job Rick!

[PeteDavis]

Nice job.