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Dfariswheel · September 4, 2002, 06:23 PM

The 1903A1 had a "C" pistol grip stock, a milled/checkered buttplate, a slightly different handguard, and a grooved trigger.
Earlier buttplates were smooth, later plates were stamped/checkered.

Genuine A1 buttplates and triggers are hard to come by. One source USED to be:

J. DeChristopher
P.O. Box 457
Feasterville, Pa 19047

He used to advertise in Shotgun News, but I have no idea if he's still in business.

GI stocks were dipped in linseed oil, and allowed to drip dry.
The soldier would rub the stock with a few drops of boiled linseed oil once a day, and this built up a nice finish.

September 4, 2002, 06:23 PM	#2
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	The 1903A1 had a "C" pistol grip stock, a milled/checkered buttplate, a slightly different handguard, and a grooved trigger. Earlier buttplates were smooth, later plates were stamped/checkered. Genuine A1 buttplates and triggers are hard to come by. One source USED to be: J. DeChristopher P.O. Box 457 Feasterville, Pa 19047 He used to advertise in Shotgun News, but I have no idea if he's still in business. GI stocks were dipped in linseed oil, and allowed to drip dry. The soldier would rub the stock with a few drops of boiled linseed oil once a day, and this built up a nice finish.