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Title: '03 Springfield Stocks
Post by: Tascosa Joe on January 21, 2022, 07:37:25 AM: Numrich Arms has 03 stocks per a flier they sent this morning.
Title: Re: '03 Springfield Stocks
Post by: Major 2 on January 21, 2022, 05:33:35 PM: I contacted them, appears they have

Stock, Scant Grip, New Unissued
Manufacturer: U.S. Military
Model: Springfield 1903
SKU #917740A
$199.26

my 03 has a Scant Stock, I would want a straight stock
Title: Re: '03 Springfield Stocks
Post by: LongWalker on January 26, 2022, 11:34:06 PM: I picked up 30-40 milsurp stocks last spring, but was mostly focused on a couple of the Mauser stocks. I might have a couple of straight Springfield stocks, pretty sure there are some scant stocks too. All of them would take some work, but are probably usable or good donors.
Title: Re: '03 Springfield Stocks
Post by: Cap'n Redneck on January 27, 2022, 03:10:14 AM: Question for Y'all;
Were the straight '03 stocks made in several different lengths-of-pull?
I have one made in March 1918 based on the serialnumber, it has 12-3/4" length-of-pull, and the bolt will poke me in the eye when I work it...
Title: Re: '03 Springfield Stocks
Post by: Niederlander on January 27, 2022, 07:58:18 AM: They had short stocks. I have the same problem you've got with yours, and I've always maintained the '03 stock was really just an extra long handle for the bayonet!
Title: Re: '03 Springfield Stocks
Post by: Pitspitr on January 27, 2022, 09:45:17 AM: Quote from: Niederlander on January 27, 2022, 07:58:18 AM
I've always maintained the '03 stock was really just an extra long handle for the bayonet!
??? Wasn't it?
Honestly I can't make myself keep my cheek on the stock of any bolt gun when I work the bolt. I know that's how it's supposed to be done, but that bolt starts coming back towards my eye and my head comes up.