Want To Buy 1903 finger groove stock

[soonerman]

Looking for an early 1903 finger groove stock, metal components also needed, such as barrel bands w/sling loop, stock ferrule w/ bayonet lug, butt plate, top hand guard, and front sight blade.

Trying to bring a 1906 mfg. sporter back to life, so finger groove for sure and no cross bolts preferred, single or double bolts considered however. High hump hand guard preferred also.

Please let me know if you have or know of someone who might have these.

Thanks in advance!

 

[soonerman]

Bump

 

[rocketman]

Not sure if you want a repro, but this looks nice:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/304758011663

 

[okcBob]

So, you’re just looking for ‘03 USGI parts. Not necessarily the period correct parts, as they can be pricy. The early hi-hump Handguards are tough to find. Good luck on the restoration

 

[rocketman]

https://www.libertytreecollectors.com/productcart/pc/viewcategories.asp?idCategory=80

 

[AKmoose]

This guy set up at Wannemachers a couple years back and had loads of US Mil-surp parts. I picked up a excellent grade Smith Corona 03a3 stock from him and he had at least 6 tables loaded with M1, 03, 03a3, Carbine and 1911 parts. Edit to add that he was getting up there in years so not sure if still doing business, seemed like he might have cosmoline in his veins so probably still going strong.

 

[soonerman]

Not sure if you want a repro, but this looks nice:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/304758011663

Trying not to go repro, but yes I’ve seen his on several forums. Thanks!

So, you’re just looking for ‘03 USGI parts. Not necessarily the period correct parts, as they can be pricy. The early hi-hump Handguards are tough to find. Good luck on the restoration

Period correct preferred, have a line on them in DFW, but trying here first so I can actually put eyes on a 117-year-old stock prior to purchase.

USGI stocks that are later and non-high hump hand guards are the backup plan.

https://www.libertytreecollectors.com/productcart/pc/viewcategories.asp?idCategory=80

might be good for some parts. Waiting for the CMP forum to get its act together. Tons of glitches lately.

This guy set up at Wannemachers a couple years back and had loads of US Mil-surp parts. I picked up a excellent grade Smith Corona 03a3 stock from him and he had at least 6 tables loaded with M1, 03, 03a3, Carbine and 1911 parts. Edit to add that he was getting up there in years so not sure if still doing business, seemed like he might have cosmoline in his veins so probably still going strong.
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I shopped his stuff, closest he had was a one-bolt stock for like $650. Haha no thanks.

He’s also fairly pricey all around. Was looking for a Remington “R” marked, blued buttplate for my 03A4, and he tried to sell me a Smith Corona insisting it was Remington. Either starting to slip or make a sale. Either way, I moved on.