project help on a 1903

[coloradocowboy]

Its been sportarized and am going to put the correct stock on. its from 7-43 serial #3842957. I have limited knowledge, but there seems to be 2 stock choices. Straight and pistol handle. Is there one that should be correct on this one? Is it taboo to put an original scope on it?

[coloradocowboy]

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[Johnny Peppers]

The original stock would be a straight grip. Original markings would be an FJA, crossed cannon acceptance mark, and RA on the left side of the stock just behind the cutoff (OFF/ON) recess.

There was no original scope for the Model 03-A3. The sniper version, which was the 03-A4, used the M73B1 scope originally. The 03-A4 also came with a pistol grip stock. Early 03-A4 versions had the full pistol grip C type stock, and later versions had the "scant" pistol grip stock.

[coloradocowboy]

The original stock would be a straight grip. Original markings would be an FJA, crossed cannon acceptance mark, and RA on the left side of the stock just behind the cutoff (OFF/ON) recess.

There was no original scope for the Model 03-A3. The sniper version, which was the 03-A4, used the M73B1 scope originally. The 03-A4 also came with a pistol grip stock. Early 03-A4 versions had the full pistol grip C type stock, and later versions had the "scant" pistol grip stock.

thats what I needed. Straight it is etc... Hopefully I can find one. If anyone sees one on gunbroker etc... give me a shout would ya?