My Dad bought a sporterized (barrel bands removed and stock cut down) 1903 over 50 years ago and then someone removed the rear sight and collar to install a "no drill" scope mount. They also ground on the bolt handle and safety for scope clearance. It was not well done.
My Dad wanted it returned to a military configuration, so I volunteered. I found a used GI stock and hunted down the missing pieces. Its not correct, for sure, but it looks like a military rifle again if you squint really hard.
It was made at Springfield Armory in 1921, rebuilt, then surplused and sporterized.
I will knock down some of the shine on the stock before I give it to him.
Andy
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