[Acera]

I would like to know a little more about this rifle.

From the pictures can you tell me a little about this one.

Is it original parts? I have a Garand that is a mixmaster of pieces, but don't know if the 03s went through the same processes after the war.

Is this in fairly good condition for one made during this time frame?

I know from serial number research is was probably produced in November of 1943. Is this correct?

I cannot find any numbers on the bolt. Did Remington put matching numbers on the bolt and receiver like a lot of others did?

What do the cartouches mean on this rifle?

Is there anything hidden I need to take the stock off to see like other matching or something?

These pictures are of all the marks I could find.

(After looking at the close ups of the gun, I need to get the CLP and a soft brush to it this afternoon. Did not notice the little specs of rust before :confused: )


As always, any help and further information is greatly appreciated.

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr301/300Acera/PA180019.jpg?t=1255886985

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr301/300Acera/PA180039.jpg?t=1255887002

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr301/300Acera/PA180023.jpg?t=1255887028

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr301/300Acera/PA180024.jpg?t=1255887048

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr301/300Acera/PA180027.jpg?t=1255887066

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr301/300Acera/PA180029.jpg?t=1255887082

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr301/300Acera/PA180034.jpg?t=1255887099

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr301/300Acera/PA180041.jpg?t=1255887115

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr301/300Acera/PA180036.jpg?t=1255887129

[rcmodel]

No, bolts or any other parts were not serial numbered to the gun.

Everything I can see is marked R as would be correct for a Remington 03A3.

The little circle with the flaming bomb inside it is the ordinance acceptance stamp.

The stock cartouches are various inspector and acceptance marks.
No time right now to look them all up.

It's always a good idea to take the action out of the stock and clean the cosmoline out of everything, as well as check for corrosion under the stock you can't see.

rc

[Maj Dad]

According to a Natl Park Svc site ( http://www.nps.gov/spar/historyculture/upload/US%20MODEL%201903%20RIFLE%20SERIAL%20NUMBER%20RANGES.doc ) it was made in 1942. I have a DCM Rem A3 also mfg in 42 and it came from DCM with a replacement cocking piece. Rifle is beautiful and all matching except for that. Mine has (and yours should have) a 4 groove bbl. My A4 has a 2 groove bbl and will shoot 1.5" at 100 yds with handloads. NRA used to talk about cast bullets shooting well in 2 groove bbls, and I get that with my No 4 Mk 1* Savage. Haven't used cast in the A4 as it is semi-retired in the back of one of the safes...

[Acera]

Ok, got everything taken apart and cleaned.

Good news, if it is a letter, the letter is "R". On trigger, on sling swivels, etc.

Found a lot of cosmoline under the action, and cleaned that gunk up.

Now I really want to shoot it, but don't want to add a scratch, LOL.

Will probably fire a few rounds out of it this week. Found all kinds of other applied markings all over the action. But now everything has a light coat of CLP and hopefully protected a little better for storage.

Thanks for the advice.

[USSR]

Acera,

Nice rifle. It was rebuilt at Raritan Arsenal.

Don