Any pics available of the M1 SG? That would be neat to see!
I got an original 1903 Remington 1st Series. Picked it up after they shut down an American Legion and they had to sell of their inventory. Original wood, bolt, etc... I learned that after the first series of 1903's, Remington, and subsequent manufacturers that helped spur production during the war (Springfield, Rock Island, HK, etc..) who made Remington's 1903 used 'S' shaped stocks. Mine is an actual Remington. I had a very lengthy history lesson from an old vet. at the Tulsa Gun Show and he educated me why his 1903's were $2500-$5000, while the booth next to him were selling rifles for $800-$1000. He showed me how to tell original from fake bolts, wood kits, barrels, etc... which are commonly replaced on these rifles. I learned that my first series stock added significant value to my old war horse!! I told him how I had the original strap with it, but wasn't thinking one day and picked the gun up by the strap and it broke in two! 108 year old leather will do that!! He informed me that the straps aren't really of significant value, but rather the strap mounts on the gun are what's important to have. I found that interesting and later found a booth selling smaller items and he had 2 sets of original strap mounts selling for $200 each!! I guess the vet knew what he was talking about!
