Thanks for all the replies. Let me refine a bit:
- This is a sentimental labor. I'm unconcerned about commercial viability of the end product.
Although I'll be replacing the stock and barrel, it will still be 'his' rifle. He and I are both Rifle Experts,
so I deifintely want to keep his weapon warm, and I've done a fair amount of drill with the '03 and I
really like the feel and heft of the full battle rifle '03.
- I expect the project to cost about $800, after everything is said and done. I hope it comes out lower,
of course. $500 to $600 is my target.
- I'll edit in the serial number later, but when disassembling it to give it a look myself, I found it seems to be an odd franken-rifle.
If the references I was reading were correct it seems to have A1, A2 and A3 parts. Since my grandfather competed and was
a Distinguished Marksman 2 years in the mid 40s, he may have dropped in many different pieces.
EDIT:... I can't find a serial number on it. The spot just forward of the breech and behind the rear sight where the stampings usually are is entirely blank. Is there anywhere else a serial number is stamped? All I get from google are questions about price related to serial number, not where they are stamped.
@Titanium Junkie:
Your comments on the parts summarize what I found. I was surprised how many sotcks and barrels I could find with just a bit of searching. It sems the hardest part to come by is the firing mechanism and bolt assembly, which I have.
