Smith Corona 03a3

[MountainBear]

Ad Type

1. For Sale
2. For Trade

Price

$1000

Manufacturer

Other / Not Listed

Caliber

30-06 Springfield

City

Sweet Home

State

Oregon

PRICE DROP TO $1050

Up for sale is one of my babies. I'm sure I'll regret it later, but I don't shoot this one, so it's superfluous to my needs.

This is a mostly correct Smith Corona 03a3. The receiver is NOT a recovered drill rifle. Barrel date matches receiver, so is likely original. The stock is also a correct SC stock with all cartouche still crisp and unsanded. There is an OG cartouche on the stock for an Ogden Arsenal inspection/rebuild, and as such the bolt body and a few small parts are Remington.

The gun shoots really well, but I only need one at the moment. Smith Corona made about 1/3 as many 03a3 as Remington.

As this is not a recovered drill rifle and all the major components are correct SC, I am asking $1150 for this gun. No trades at the moment. Transfer in Lebanon or Albany. Fees covered by buyer.

I am posting two basic pictures, but if you want something more specific, send a PM and ask.

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[Andy54Hawken]

These are sweet shooting rifles and bit more uncommon than the Remington version.
Good luck with your sale...!
Andy

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

Any inspectors initials on the stamp, and are they inside or outside of the box?

 

[MountainBear]

Frank J Atwood initials (boxed, I believe), other proper markings for a SC stock, including the markings in front of the trigger guard. The band spring cutout is also correct for a SC stock. I can get more pictures in a bit if you like.

No Elmer Keith initials on the OG stamp. If there were, it wouldn't be leaving the safe...

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

Honest, I was asking for a friend!

 

[MountainBear]

For those of you who like to trust but verify, here are the telltale SC stock markings...

The boxed FJA and ordnance wheel, pinned stock:


Ogden Arsenal mark:


Underside four markings in front of SC correct trigger guard:


Rounded cut in band spring recess:

 

[Mark W.]

And now you see why my SC 03A3 that I sold for $175 at a gun show to pay the electric bill is on my list of regrets. Mine was very very similar in condition and parts as this one.

 

[MountainBear]

I might accept a Ruger PCC or Wrangler in partial trade, but obviously there needs to be cash to even it out.

 

[MountainBear]

Price drop to $1050