Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this amazing bolt action rifle today for a penny-start auction...this is the Smith-Corona 03-A3!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith-Corona
Model: 03-0A
Serial: 3693699
Date of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / Barrel Stamped "SC" Over A Flaming Ordnance Bomb and Stamped "2 44"
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
One of the best bolt-action battle rifles ever fielded was the result of a program undertaken just before World War Two. The Smith Corona is a link between World War One production and World War Two, and is a prime example of the expedients taken with proven designs in order to decrease labor time and expedite production. Like the Smith and Wesson 1917 revolver and the 1917 Enfield rifle of the previous war, the Smith Corona rifle was a wartime expedient, but a very good one. With the handwriting on the wall and the war just over the horizon, America could not produce enough M1 Garand rifles to arm our own soldiers and Marines and the allies as well. Remember, America foresaw aiding not only Britain but China and the Philippines and other allies as well.
Despite a program to refurbish 1903 and 1917 rifles, it was a foregone conclusion that more rifles would be needed. The Army looked at some of the parts in stock and decided that it would be a relatively simple matter to bring the Springfield 1903 back into production. Some of the features of the 1903 were rated non-essential. These non-essential features included the bright blue finish and careful polishing of the previous rifles. As wartime production demands mounted, numerous detail changes were made. These changes included eliminating the bolt stop and using stamped steel rather than milled parts.
The Smith Corona rifle is very similar to the Remington-produced rifles of the same period. The 1903A3 rifle is noted for its nickel steel receiver and excellent combat sight, making it the preferred combat rifle of all the Springfield rifles. Older and rarer rifles bring more money and are more desirable to collectors, but there are no Springfield 1903 pattern rifles that are better combat rifles than the Smith Corona rifle. The Smith Corona rifles were Parkerized, but the bolts were blued. A Parkerized bolt indicates that the rifle has been arsenal refinished. The company won a well-deserved reputation for quality and accuracy in their rifles. There are quite a few reports of the rifles being treasured for their reliability on the front lines.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 03-0A
Serial: 3693699
Date of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / Barrel Stamped "SC" Over A Flaming Ordnance Bomb and Stamped "2 44"
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
One of the best bolt-action battle rifles ever fielded was the result of a program undertaken just before World War Two. The Smith Corona is a link between World War One production and World War Two, and is a prime example of the expedients taken with proven designs in order to decrease labor time and expedite production. Like the Smith and Wesson 1917 revolver and the 1917 Enfield rifle of the previous war, the Smith Corona rifle was a wartime expedient, but a very good one. With the handwriting on the wall and the war just over the horizon, America could not produce enough M1 Garand rifles to arm our own soldiers and Marines and the allies as well. Remember, America foresaw aiding not only Britain but China and the Philippines and other allies as well.
Despite a program to refurbish 1903 and 1917 rifles, it was a foregone conclusion that more rifles would be needed. The Army looked at some of the parts in stock and decided that it would be a relatively simple matter to bring the Springfield 1903 back into production. Some of the features of the 1903 were rated non-essential. These non-essential features included the bright blue finish and careful polishing of the previous rifles. As wartime production demands mounted, numerous detail changes were made. These changes included eliminating the bolt stop and using stamped steel rather than milled parts.
The Smith Corona rifle is very similar to the Remington-produced rifles of the same period. The 1903A3 rifle is noted for its nickel steel receiver and excellent combat sight, making it the preferred combat rifle of all the Springfield rifles. Older and rarer rifles bring more money and are more desirable to collectors, but there are no Springfield 1903 pattern rifles that are better combat rifles than the Smith Corona rifle. The Smith Corona rifles were Parkerized, but the bolts were blued. A Parkerized bolt indicates that the rifle has been arsenal refinished. The company won a well-deserved reputation for quality and accuracy in their rifles. There are quite a few reports of the rifles being treasured for their reliability on the front lines.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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