03A3 Parts

[Blanco]

Over a year ago I was given the remains of a sporterizing project. It was at one point probably a nice Remington 03A3 it has a 4 groove barrel and that is probably it's only saving grace. The original stock is long gone and a butched up Fajen is its replacement.
So here is my question. I might like to turn this one into a shooter. I was told that some of the Mauser 98 stocks will also fit the 03 with a bit of relieving. I would really like to use a Hogue overmould stock. anyone know if this has been attempted?
I don't mind the experiment I just don't want to spend the $120 and not get anything out of it but a mess?

Any advice or comments?

 

[TIMC]

Here is the best place to get your parts, they usually have everything you need. I restored a couple of 03A3's with do it yourself tung oil finishes, they came out great!

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacturers/USMilitary-33541/Rifles-42386/SpringfieldModels-40111/Springfield1903A3-42095/StocksHandguards-42072.htm

 

[Canuck-IL]

Sarco also has numerous small parts available and a few stocks.
http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/search.aspx?find=1903a3+stock

The CMP store offers a new repro stock set.
http://www.thecmp.org/Sales/relatedsales.htm

/B

 

[morcey2]

The 1903 won't fit any Mauser stock without significant modification. Standard length Mauser 98 actions are 7 7/8" between action screw centers. The 1903/1903A3 is 7 13/16" between centers. Most of the Hogue Mauser stocks come with either aluminum pillars or a bedding block, both of which will make it significantly more difficult to inlet for a 1903.

Boyd's gun stocks (boydsgunstocks.com) has some 1903a3 stocks in stock (how's that for redundancy) and I've used a couple of their stocks on my Mausers and I'm very happy with them.

Matt

 

[Float Pilot]

I have gone to Boyds Stocks, while lookiung for an in-stock, stock for my old 1917. They have military and sporter stocks for the 1903A3s.

Somebody also makes a plastic stock for the 1903A3s because I have one out in my shop.

 

[dprice3844444]

http://www.ramlinestocks.com/ramlinestocks.html#Others

 

[MountainBear]

B&C made a stock for the 03a3 at last check, but they have a disclaimer that its being made on old molds and they claim it may need some fitting. They were right. It did. Lots. I essentially had to gut the action area and rebed it. Still has work to do. Once it's done, it will be a nice stock, but more work than I had hoped for.

 

[tahunua001]

for stocks ebay is where I go, you'll want the straight style without grasping grooves. all 4 styles of stocks will fit but you'll have to make sure that it has the correct handguard size.

for small parts numrich is the best place.

 

[Wildbillz]

You might want to check the forums over at odcmp.com They have a lot of the stuff that you would be looking for. Not going to be dirt cheap but you might find a deal or two.

WB