Description:
Smith Corona US Model 1903-A3, manufactured 1943, serial number 36652xx. Barrel is Smith Corona dated March 1943. No import or rebuild marks. This rifle is in very good used condition overall, barrel and receiver in mint condition. Marked parts are mixed manufacturers, all are noted below and shown in pictures.
The rifle has been disassembled, examined, cleaned and lubricated. Parts were clean for photos, coated with oil and greased where appropriate when reassembled.
We test fired this Smith Corona at 100 yards and got good results. You can watch a video of our test firing at our YouTube channel, Fernwood Armory TV.
Part Details:
Receiver: excellent condition, absolutely no pitting, parkerized finish in excellent condition. All metal parts of the rifle may be reparkerized.
Barrel: marked “SC 3-43” with flaming bomb/punch mark and proof “P”. External finish in excellent condition. 4-groove rifling. Bore is bright like new, crown and rifling excellent.
Barrel ME(muzzle erosion)= <1
Barrel TE(throat erosion) = 2
Trigger guard: marked “R”
Magazine follower: marked “R”
Follower spring: unmarked
Rear sling swivel: marked “R”
Stacking swivel: marked “R”
Barrel band swivel: marked “R”
Barrel band spring: stamped type, marked “R”
Bayonet lug: marked “R”
Handguard ring: marked “RP” (inside)
Buttplate: small Remington checkering pattern, good condition
Trigger: marked “R”
Sear: marked “A”
Bolt: marked “R” under handle, large gas port. Bolt action is very smooth.
Bolt sleeve: marked “R”
Safety: READY and SAFE in block letters, marked “R” on edge
Striker: unmarked
Firing pin: unmarked
Extractor: marked “R”, no gas port
Extractor collar: marked “R”
Ejector: unmarked
Magazine cutoff: unmarked on sleeve, ON/OFF in block lettering
Front sight: base unmarked, blade marked “C”
Sight cover: marked “U.S.” with flaming bomb on left side, “R” on right side
Rear sight base: unmarked
Rear sight ramp: unmarked
Stock: GI walnut, straight, no finger grooves, two recoil pins. Sanded and refinished, although buttplate fit is excellent. Markings are faint: 7/16” circled “P” on pistol grip, “FJA” with crossed cannons on left side, and the usual assembly marks in front of the floorplate. No cracks, nice appearance.
Handguard: walnut, no cracks
Sling: web, used, looks GI
Sling noted above is included.
TERMS:
-Price reflects cash discount for checks and money orders. Credit cards are accepted with a 3% fee.
-Payment and FFL information must be received within 5 days or item will be relisted.
-Sales tax charged to Florida residents only.
-No trades, layaways or local pickup.
-New guns: no returns, new guns are covered under manufacturer's warranty.
-Used Guns: 3 day inspection policy. Item may be returned if in same condition as when it left our facility. Returns are subject to a $35.00 restocking fee. Buyer is responsible for return shipping charges (must include insurance and signature requirement) and any transfer fees.
Condition:
Used - See Item Description
Caliber:
.30-06 (all)
Location:
FL
Trades Accepted: No
Shipping Notes: Ships Free to FFL in lower 48 states. Please contact us for quotes to Alaska and Hawaii. C & R FFL is ok.
