Smith Corona- More pics added post 4

**WetDog** · 03-01-2016 10:06 PM

Here are some pics of a Smith Corona I've had for a long time (20-25 yrs.). It came to me covered in cosmoline icon

. I think I ended up with a gem and didn't realize it for a long time. Let me know what you think.

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**Highly Recommended** · 03-01-2016 10:06 PM

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**LJUTIC** · 03-02-2016 05:37 AM

You have a very nice SC rifle.

**Rick the Librarian** · 03-02-2016 10:06 AM

I can't tell for sure about the finish (given the light) but all the parts look correct. Nice rifle.

**WetDog** · 03-02-2016 02:31 PM

I took some more pics outside with some sunlight to help get a better look at the finish. On the pic of the left side butt stock there are some blotches showing. They are from solvent when I was cleaning off the cosmoline icon

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**Rick the Librarian** · 03-02-2016 03:03 PM

I'd have to say it looks correct or original to me.

**WetDog** · 03-02-2016 04:09 PM

Thanks to all so far for taking a look. From what I've found so far I think it is original. I still have some work to do and then I will have it looked at by the Advisory Panel icon

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**WetDog** · 04-19-2016 05:59 PM

I sent a request to the Advisory Panel icon

and have my results. Needless to say I'm very happy. Here's a link to some more pics.
Smith Corona by wetdog44 | Photobucket

This item has been judged by members of the Milsurps Advisory Panel icon

, to be authentic with all correct markings and components.

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looking at the pics.. the rifle looks right as rain... only issue i can see is some fitting issues around the handguard ring area...likely done after issue..
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The rifle appears all correct and original. Hope this helps. Congratulations!
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Looks good to me however I am lacking in knowledge with these rifles. I defer to the experts.
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Poll Results (Unanimous)

100% This item has been judged by members of the Milsurps Advisory Panel icon

, to be authentic with all correct markings and components.
0% This item has been judged by members of the Milsurps Advisory Panel icon

as NOT completely authentic, possibly has been rebuilt, or put together with correct/incorrect parts substituted.
0% The authenticity and overall correctness of this item is open to question, in doubt, or undetermined.

The opinion registers as "This item has been judged by members of the Milsurps Advisory Panel icon

, to be authentic with all correct markings and components."

Hope this helps…

Regards,

Doug

**TDH** · 05-12-2016 04:31 PM

Sir if it shoots as good as my typewriter rifle you are a lucky man.

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