For your viewing pleasure-A finished 1903a3

[DennisCA]

Well after many starts and stops, I finally finished my 1903a3 project:
(yes i have to put the stock reinforcing bolts in once they come in but that doesn't count )
Before: (How I bought it)

After:

I also got a repro bayo off of ebay:

 

[Chris_B]

Looks great! You saved a sporter.

You owe it to yourself to get an M1907 sling though

http://www.epsaddlery.com/c-78-slings.aspx

 

[kilimanjaro]

Good job. Do get the sling, either a new one or a used military at a gun show.

Sell the old sporter stock, recoup a couple of bucks !

 

[bedbugbilly]

Nice job - looks great! Another "Bubba" saved!

 

[DennisCA]

kilimanjaro Good job. Do get the sling, either a new one or a used military at a gun show.
Sell the old sporter stock, recoup a couple of bucks !

The sling was a new one
I was thinking about getting a barreled action and making a shooter.

 

[Chris_B]

Your shooter's right there in the photos. If it headspaces and there's nothing unsafe about it, you're not going to hurt that old gal. Enjoy it.

 

[DennisCA]

Chris B - I shot it when it was in the "sporterized" condition and it shot fine.