Thread: Chrome plated “parade” 3-43 dated 1903a3
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Old 07-31-2018, 01:35 PM
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Early in WWII, Remington made 1903 and 03-A3 rifles, and A4's. Mack is correct about the stock with finger grooves. They were used on some of the Remington 1903s, but I believe the A3s had the newer stock with pistol grip and no grooves. Not a big deal really if all you wanted was a functional 1903.
The '03A3 that I drilled with had a straight stock.

I once responded to a burglar alarm at a funeral home. They had several '03 rifles used for veteran funeral services. I believe they were chromed. It was only 38 years ago!
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