Gunsmithing 1903 stock question

[ArcticLight]

Anyone have a spare top handguard for a 1903 NOT an 03A3?

I need measurements or to borrow it - jsut bought a "C" stock and am wondering if I can just cut hte 03A3 top handguard to be shorter or if it's of a different design.??

 

[kreiert]

Re: 1903 stock question

Modifing a 03A3 handguard to 03 specs is a no go, you can get a 03 replacement front handguard from Dupage for $12. Did this for my C stock and it turned out great.

 

[nicholst55]

Re: 1903 stock question

Bill Ricca has NOS WWII 1903 handguards for cheap, also.

http://www.billricca.com/03_springfield.htm

 

[ArcticLight]

Re: 1903 stock question

Thanks guys,

I got a new C stock from CMP so a WW2 won't look the same, albeit beautiful but won't look the same - want to tung oil both at the same time.

I'll check out Dupage then...

thanks!