U.S. Smith-Corona 1903-A3 Rifle………………….SOLD

Excellent complete Smith-Corona U.S. Service Rifle

In field of collection of 1903s’ this weapon should not be ignored. It represents an important measure taken by the US during the last war to meet the massive requirements of the war machine. Although originally designed to be a cheaper mass produced rifle the Smith-Corona has proved to be an excellent reliable workhorse which can still outshoot many a modern weapon. Many of these weapons have been modified or had Remington parts added so dilluting their originality thus it makes a change to find one that has not been so modified and this one stands as a testement to 1940s’ American manufacturing might.

1903A3 of standard specification. S/n 4832311 with 24″ barrel, clear markings on the breech; U.S./SMITH-CORONA/MODEL 03-A3 and serial number denoting manufacture in 1943. Plain stock in good condition with no dents or scratches. Barrel marked behind the foresight with S.C./Flaming Bomb mark/11-43.

Appature rear sight on blued action and bolt. Three sling swivles and pressed fittings including trigger guard, magazine floor plate and bands. Final inspectors “P” inspection mark behind trigger guard and many inspection marks infront of the magazine floor plate. Faint inspectors cartouch on left  wrist. Good action and bright clean clear bore with stong rifling. Correct chequered buttplate with trap for oil bottle etc. For-sight protector still in place.

A fine piece of collectable but highly shootable US military history.

£885.00

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