help with U.S. Springfield stock identification

H

highburn

New member
Rating - 100%
6   0   0
As the title says, looking for help with U.S. Springfield stock identification, I do not know much about military rifles and thought it best to ask the experts.
I understand there are lots of models, so I guess before selling these I have to know what they are. Any help would be much appreciated. No sure if it is appropriate to ask for help in a value as well, if not please ignore my request. Some are indeed stamped with military markings. finally got the pics to upload, just click on them to enlarge.

 
Last edited:
The bottom stock is a “scant stock” while the others are (I believe) referred to as “S stocks”. The one with finger grooves is likely the earliest. The inspector stamps if visible on the left side forward of the wrist will help date them. Top one looks like it may be a 1903A3 stock.

Value wise I’m not sure up here, but I bet they’ll sell very fast.
 
Bottom is a scant stock, that will fit all of the 1903 Springfield patterns. The top wood on it is specifically for the 1903a3, which has a rear receiver mounted adjustable sight assembly. This stock can be found on all models as it was commonly used as a replacement.

The second and third from the bottom are likely late WWI or replacement stocks without finger grooves and will also fit all models of the 1903 Springfield patterns but the top wood on them is for the 1903 and 1903a1 models, with straight grip.

Arty Man is IMHO correct about the fourth from the bottom as being an early straight stock for the 1903, preceding the 1903a1 but again, it will fit all models.

The top stock is a standard straight stock with 03a3 top wood, similar to 2+3
 
Last edited:
wow you guys really know your springfields.

any idea of what kinda $$$$ i should list them for.....? I am not married to these things and just really want rid of them for a reasonable price.
 
highburn said:
wow you guys really know your springfields.

any idea of what kinda $$$$ i should list them for.....? I am not married to these things and just really want rid of them for a reasonable price.
Click to expand...

Do a search for a member "Purple" He will likely give you a fair price for them or at least give you an indication of what they're worth.
 
1,3,4 M1903 'modified stocks no grasping grooves
1 has M1903A3 handguard
2 M1903 style"S"

5 M1903 "scant stock"
1903A3 hand guard
 
The P in a circle is a standard proof mark and the FJA is the inspector mark of Frank James Atwood, which was typically seen (in this context) on Remington made M1903 and M1903A3 rifles
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom