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-A3
Serial: 4773424
Date of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: 30-06
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 24" w/ Bayonet
Optics/Sights: Protected Blade Front / Adjustable Aperture Rear / Deerfield 3-9x32 Scope
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt
Markings: Standard / Barrel stamped "SC" over a flaming ordnance bomb and below stamped "9-43". / Proof P behind trigger guard / other proof marks in front of trigger guard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In February 1942, Smith Corona, a company primarily known as a typewriter manufacturer, was contracted to produce the 1903A3 rifle. The original contract was for some 100,000 rifles. The Army’s confidence in the ability of the 1903 rifle was inherent in the following contract as the number specified was for some 380,000 rifles. However, creating the machinery and setting up production meant that the first rifles were not produced until late 1942. Finally, in December 1942, the first five thousand rifles were turned out. Smith Corona rose from nothing to making five thousand rifles a month, an important contribution to the war effort.
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. 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-A3
Serial: 4773424
Date of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: 30-06
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 24" w/ Bayonet
Optics/Sights: Protected Blade Front / Adjustable Aperture Rear / Deerfield 3-9x32 Scope
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt
Markings: Standard / Barrel stamped "SC" over a flaming ordnance bomb and below stamped "9-43". / Proof P behind trigger guard / other proof marks in front of trigger guard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In February 1942, Smith Corona, a company primarily known as a typewriter manufacturer, was contracted to produce the 1903A3 rifle. The original contract was for some 100,000 rifles. The Army’s confidence in the ability of the 1903 rifle was inherent in the following contract as the number specified was for some 380,000 rifles. However, creating the machinery and setting up production meant that the first rifles were not produced until late 1942. Finally, in December 1942, the first five thousand rifles were turned out. Smith Corona rose from nothing to making five thousand rifles a month, an important contribution to the war effort.
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. 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.
Shipping Details
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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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