Need 1903 Springfield stock

Lorancen · 02-01-2011, 12:58 PM

I need a 1903 stock with a single stock bolt. It must be in pristine condition. I have had a 1903 Springfield dated 5-11 for nearly 40 years that is in near mint condition but, a long time ago, someone cut the handguard and forearm off 4" forward of the front sling swivel band, modified the bayonet band by milling it off to be about 1/2" wide and installed it to hold the ends of the forearm and handguard in place. It was very professionally done. It is a shame because the stock was near mint condition and the receiver has at least 98% of the original case colors. I'd like to restore the rifle if possible because it could turn it into a $3500+ rifle. I have considered replacing the missing wood, starting under the swing swivel band but that offends my sensitivities. Otherwise, I may have to sell the rifle as is.

Does anyone out there know of someone who might have such a stock? I appreciate your help with this.

Former Springfield Collector

gdmoody · 02-01-2011, 03:08 PM

Welcome to the forum Lorancen.

You might try Numrich Arms, it is not pristine but here it is: http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...60&catid=11901

You might also try Sarco: http://www.sarcoinc.com/springfields.html#5

I did a Google search for 1903 Springfield Stock and came up with several hundred choices, you might try that also.

Lorancen · 02-09-2011, 03:05 PM

gdmoody:

Thanks very much for your response. I have tried both Sarco and Numrich but their quality is not anywhere near what I need. I need a stock that is as near mint condition as I can get. Too many of these stocks were reconditioned and the original finish removed. I need one that looks like they did when they came out of the arsenal - like a hand-rubbed oil finish complete with cartouche. I have seen one-bolt '03 stocks at the Tulsa gun show but they wanted more for the stock than I cared to pay.

I will follow up on your suggestion of doing a Google search, but I think the only source for such a stock will be a collector who is hoarding one waiting for the right rifle to come along. Perhaps, if such a collector has a stock and wants this rifle, I am willing to talk.

Jim Hauff · 02-10-2011, 11:18 AM

Awhile back, sportsmansguide.com was advertising NEW condition US surplus furniture kits for the 03. They may still have some - give them a try - you'll probably have to call customer service, I just tried searching for them on their on-line catalogue web site, but couldn't come up with a hit.

gdmoody · 02-10-2011, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Hauff

Awhile back, sportsmansguide.com was advertising NEW condition US surplus furniture kits for the 03. They may still have some - give them a try - you'll probably have to call customer service, I just tried searching for them on their on-line catalogue web site, but couldn't come up with a hit.

I vaguely remember seeing those. It may be a near impossibility to find a 110 year old pristine stock, though.

CDonald · 02-16-2011, 08:26 PM

Keep an eye on the available items at http://www.ammogarand.com. You never know what'll show up there, but they do have other '03 parts, so wood might show up.

gun-nut · 03-05-2011, 10:05 AM

You could try the CMP in Port Clinton Ohio Its at Camp Perry. I will try to find the phone #.

02-01-2011, 12:58 PM	#1
Lorancen Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2	Need 1903 Springfield stock I need a 1903 stock with a single stock bolt. It must be in pristine condition. I have had a 1903 Springfield dated 5-11 for nearly 40 years that is in near mint condition but, a long time ago, someone cut the handguard and forearm off 4" forward of the front sling swivel band, modified the bayonet band by milling it off to be about 1/2" wide and installed it to hold the ends of the forearm and handguard in place. It was very professionally done. It is a shame because the stock was near mint condition and the receiver has at least 98% of the original case colors. I'd like to restore the rifle if possible because it could turn it into a $3500+ rifle. I have considered replacing the missing wood, starting under the swing swivel band but that offends my sensitivities. Otherwise, I may have to sell the rifle as is. Does anyone out there know of someone who might have such a stock? I appreciate your help with this. Former Springfield Collector -->

02-01-2011, 03:08 PM	#2
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,306	Re: Need 1903 Springfield stock Welcome to the forum Lorancen. You might try Numrich Arms, it is not pristine but here it is: http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...60&catid=11901 You might also try Sarco: http://www.sarcoinc.com/springfields.html#5 I did a Google search for 1903 Springfield Stock and came up with several hundred choices, you might try that also. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

02-09-2011, 03:05 PM	#3
Lorancen Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2	Re: Need 1903 Springfield stock gdmoody: Thanks very much for your response. I have tried both Sarco and Numrich but their quality is not anywhere near what I need. I need a stock that is as near mint condition as I can get. Too many of these stocks were reconditioned and the original finish removed. I need one that looks like they did when they came out of the arsenal - like a hand-rubbed oil finish complete with cartouche. I have seen one-bolt '03 stocks at the Tulsa gun show but they wanted more for the stock than I cared to pay. I will follow up on your suggestion of doing a Google search, but I think the only source for such a stock will be a collector who is hoarding one waiting for the right rifle to come along. Perhaps, if such a collector has a stock and wants this rifle, I am willing to talk.

02-10-2011, 11:18 AM	#4
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: Need 1903 Springfield stock Awhile back, sportsmansguide.com was advertising NEW condition US surplus furniture kits for the 03. They may still have some - give them a try - you'll probably have to call customer service, I just tried searching for them on their on-line catalogue web site, but couldn't come up with a hit. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie

02-16-2011, 08:26 PM	#6
CDonald Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2	Re: Need 1903 Springfield stock Keep an eye on the available items at http://www.ammogarand.com. You never know what'll show up there, but they do have other '03 parts, so wood might show up.

03-05-2011, 10:05 AM	#7
gun-nut Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ohio Contributor Posts: 931	Re: Need 1903 Springfield stock You could try the CMP in Port Clinton Ohio Its at Camp Perry. I will try to find the phone #. __________________ Don't retreat just reload.