03A3 markings

RampantAndroid · June 28, 2012, 10:32 PM

Hi all,

I've just bought a 1903A3 rifle, Remington made:
http://rampantandroid.com/images/Guns/03A3/IMG_1267.jpg

Now, this rifle has two stampings on it. On the right side in big letters, AAG, which I assume means Augusta Armory, G being the inspector. In the right side, L SAA which I assume is San Antonio Armory, L being the inspector? Finally, two P stampings, one in a circle, one not. All of this on a scant stock. The metal pieces on the stock are very clearly forged, not stamped, whereas the metal plate on the bottom of the magazine is stamped.

Did this go through two rebuilds? What would be the reason for that?

I'll upload more photos tonight.

Thanks!!

oneshot onekill · June 28, 2012, 10:52 PM

Will need better pics to check the metal finish and originality but it may not have been rebuilt at all... Just re-stocked.

madcratebuilder · June 29, 2012, 07:20 AM

Hard to tell form the photo but it appears to be a Rem floor plate and a Rem stock. Most A3's have seen at least one clean and repair and two would not be unusual. Looks like a nice rifle, how's it shoot?

Chris_B · June 30, 2012, 07:39 PM

I agree on the Rem parts. Appears to be in fine shape

June 28, 2012, 10:32 PM	#1
RampantAndroid Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2011 Posts: 213	03A3 markings Hi all, I've just bought a 1903A3 rifle, Remington made: http://rampantandroid.com/images/Guns/03A3/IMG_1267.jpg Now, this rifle has two stampings on it. On the right side in big letters, AAG, which I assume means Augusta Armory, G being the inspector. In the right side, L SAA which I assume is San Antonio Armory, L being the inspector? Finally, two P stampings, one in a circle, one not. All of this on a scant stock. The metal pieces on the stock are very clearly forged, not stamped, whereas the metal plate on the bottom of the magazine is stamped. Did this go through two rebuilds? What would be the reason for that? I'll upload more photos tonight. Thanks!! __________________ Springfield Armory M1A 22" barrel in SAGE EBR Mod 0 stock Dan Wesson CCO \| S&W Model 58 blued \| S&W Model 29 blued Springfield 1954 M1 Garand \| S&W M&P 15 VTAC 2

June 28, 2012, 10:52 PM	#2
oneshot onekill Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2010 Posts: 166	Will need better pics to check the metal finish and originality but it may not have been rebuilt at all... Just re-stocked.

June 29, 2012, 07:20 AM	#3
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,864	Hard to tell form the photo but it appears to be a Rem floor plate and a Rem stock. Most A3's have seen at least one clean and repair and two would not be unusual. Looks like a nice rifle, how's it shoot?

June 30, 2012, 07:39 PM	#4
Chris_B Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2007 Posts: 2,589	I agree on the Rem parts. Appears to be in fine shape