1903a3 and the 98

[22lr]

I am working on a project 1903a3 and was desireing to put a nicer stock on it, without dropping some serious money on a custom stock. I see a lot of options for the 98 and from what I understand the two rifles are very common. Would it be possible to take a aftermarket 98 target stock and put a 1903 in it. I have only found 2 stocks for the 1903 and im not really a fan of either one. However Hogue makes a nice one for the 98 that I would love on a 1903.

Anyone else tried this before?

Also this is a rifle that has been sporterized already so im not affecting any original value here (it was drilled for new sites, and scope mounts).

 

[jlmurphy]

A stock inletted for a 98 Mauser will not fit a 1903, the action screws and floor plate dimensions are different. There aren't many 1903's being sporterized anymore, therefore not many stocks being offered. They are out there, you might try a Want To Buy listing on one of these forums, I am sure someone has one they would be willing to part with.

 

[jpwilly]

Ramline makes synthetic stocks for both 98 and 1903's + Many others, Boyds has wood military style,

 

[22lr]

Ok weird twist here. My 1903 has a 98 floor plate and magazine box. So would that matter. It works fine, and ive never had enough of a problem to justify replacing it (fit is ok to).
Thanks though Ill put up a WTB add and see what happens.

The ramline might be what I go with but I was really hoping for a nicer unit, and I just love the feel of all things Hogue.

 

[dirtyjim]

22lr richards offers its target stocks inletted for the 1903. you can also build your own using any of the wood aftermarket or a bubba'ed military stock as a base. follow the links here for examples & tips on how to do it

 

[22lr]

Many thanks Dirty jim I never new Richards did 1903s. But again thats why I asked the question. Many thanks, and the forum you gave me looks very promising.

 

[22lr]

Ok I picked up a 1903a3 floorplate, follower and spring the other day and now im really puzzled. I pulled the k98 stuff out and it seems the rifle is currently in a k98 stock as the K98 stuff fits perfectly and the 1903a3 has larger dimensions. So im at a lose of what to do. Do I risk a Hugues stock not working, or do I just bite the bullet and get a custom job specifically for the 1903a3.

This is my rifle as it is now, and the fit in the k98 stock is near perfect.

 

[rcmodel]

Deja Vu, all over again?
Oh, another thread I just answered on the same thing.

But if you ask me, again:
That one right there looks pretty darn good the way it is!

rcmodel