usnmars 136 Posted July 22, 2010 I picked up yesterday a real cherry 1903a3 Remington for almost nothing. It has a mirror bore and looks almost perfect. To my surprise upon disassembly I found something that is rarer these days(unless you order from the CMP) Here are some preview pics of the new toy, unfortunately I didn't get pics with the rifle complete. I am in the process of writing up another little thing on PROPER cleaning and preservation, so I am sure these pics will be used there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirsloop 1 Posted July 22, 2010 well once you get it cleaned up it'll be nice and pretty for ya! :clap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usnmars 136 Posted July 23, 2010 I am still in a state of shock that I traded a Yugo 24/47 mauser for it. I told the guy I was ripping him off and getting the better end of the deal, but he really wanted that damn yugo........ He said "This is why I like working with you, you are honest and let me know if a deal is even. For your honesty, EVEN TRADE!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted July 23, 2010 :shock: Waiting on pics of the whole thing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted July 23, 2010 Finally! Something other than a Mosin in here :mrgreen: Can't wait to see pics of the whole rifle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtrout 141 Posted July 23, 2010 WOW, nice find. Oh yeah, I hate you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matty 810 Posted July 23, 2010 That's a great find on the stock, there have been a lot of fake ones (EMcF) out there, did the former owner say anything aboutthe cartouche? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usnmars 136 Posted July 23, 2010 No, he didn't say anything about the cartouches. He is an old man so I honestly dont think he put them on there. I did forget to mention, my day got even better yesterday. I stopped to get gas on the way home and won $100 on a $2 rub off lottery ticket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted July 23, 2010 I stopped to get gas on the way home and won A MOSIN on a $2 rub off lottery ticket. Fixed that for you Eric. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usnmars 136 Posted July 23, 2010 My thoughts exactly with the gunshow this weekend in Allentown.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
autoxnyc 4 Posted July 23, 2010 Nice find! She's a real beauty. :clap: I always wanted it a 1903a3. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usnmars 136 Posted July 23, 2010 I just did a quick ghetto cleaning on it so I would be able to shoot it this weekend. I didn't really go through it with a fine tooth comb.....yet! Here are some pics after the ghetto cleaning, all parts are Remington marked and the bore is perfect. It has a muzzle wear of .5 according to my gauge, and a throat erosion of less than 1. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted July 23, 2010 Very very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted July 24, 2010 I've got no safe queens - but that is almost too beautiful to shoot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge 6 Posted July 24, 2010 Finally! Something other than a Mosin in here :mrgreen: Can't wait to see pics of the whole rifle Exactly, and this 1s a real stunner!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blcklightning 11 Posted July 25, 2010 I am still in a state of shock that I traded a Yugo 24/47 mauser for it. I told the guy I was ripping him off and getting the better end of the deal, but he really wanted that damn yugo........ He said "This is why I like working with you, you are honest and let me know if a deal is even. For your honesty, EVEN TRADE!!!" Lucky! :shock: Very Nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
