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Receiver screw spacing on a 1903 Springfield?

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08 December 2003, 07:00
TGetzen
Receiver screw spacing on a 1903 Springfield?
Can someone tell me what the measurement is? Trying to identify an old stock by 'telepathy.' That is, over the phone, long distance. Sounds like it might be a worked over Springfield.

TIA,
Todd
08 December 2003, 07:07
Mingbogo
The guard screw spacing should be similar to the 1917 at 7.75" if I remember correctly. Thanks.
08 December 2003, 07:21
GrandView
Your memory didn't fail you this time, Mingbogo.

[Smile]

7.75" it is.

GV
08 December 2003, 07:30
jeffeosso
ming's right again <just measured one>

jeffe
08 December 2003, 09:26
stocker
If I recall correctly the rear guard screw is not at 90 degrees to the action center line. If the rear hole is at an angle it should be for a Springfield.
09 December 2003, 03:23
Clio Gun Shop
Todd
As everyone has stated the guard screw hole spacing is 7.75" measured at the action. Stocker has brought up the key point that the rear guard screw is angled forward and as a result the screw centers at the triggerguard is about 1/16" less. This is the give away on a springfield stock as well as the opening for the magazine cuttoff. Hope this helps.