February 18, 20233 yr #1 Hello all, does anyone have a photo of what is supposed to be in the butt stock of the m1903? i am looking for the pieces to complete mine. Thank you!
February 18, 20233 yr #2 What time period? Originally the combination butt oiler/cleaning kit had a pull through in one end. Rods were originally a squad or barracks only item. So a limited number issued in the field, but each soldier would have the pull through. Another early only thing, there was a wooden spare parts container, which had an extra extractor and other parts in the event someone needed it; again not everyone had one, only something like 1 in 25 or something. By WWII you started seeing a lot more jointed rods issued, and after experiences in Vietnam everyone carried a cleaning rod! Anyway if WWI there will be some minor to major differences in the kit compared to WWII, there is a difference in the metal oiler cap for example.
February 18, 20233 yr Author #3 its a a 1917 dated gun. Looking to set it up as ww1. Would you have any photos of what the parts thst i need look like?
February 19, 20233 yr #4 Google provided a ton of pix. WW1&2 parts were for the most part the same except for small detail on caps and then plastic oilers started coming out.
February 19, 20233 yr Author #5 okay thank you. Does anyone know where i might be able to purchase a set?
February 19, 20233 yr #6 EBay is usually stocked with them and there is https://libertytreecollectors.com/productcart/pc/viewcategories.asp?idCategory=80 as a source too.
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