Smith Corona finish question

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08-01-2009, 08:57 PM
SteveL

Smith Corona finish question

On a Smith Corona sn# 4773XXX what would be the proper finish on the bands, rear sight etc... I am helping a friend Un-sporterize his. I am ready to parkerize and blue and need some help. Thanks in advance. SteveL
08-01-2009, 10:59 PM
Johnny Peppers

Mine is a little later, but has a phosphate finished rear sight with blued windage knob and screw. The lower band is blue with blue swivel, the stacking swivel band is blue with phosphate swivel, and front band is phosphate with blued screw. Bolt is blue with phosphate cocking piece and safety. Trigger guard is phosphate with blued follower, and buttplate is blue. Rear handguard retaining ring is blue. Handguard clips are phosphate.
08-02-2009, 06:28 PM
USSR

SteveL,

I've got an unrebuilt, unissued Smith-Corona. The blued parts are the butt plate, all of the bolt (except safety), rear sight (except for the "stepped" portion), all bands (except upper band), all swivels, all screws, and the front sight blade. Hope that helps.

Don
08-03-2009, 10:04 PM
GMtech485

unissued SC 03A3

Don
Having your serial number range would be heplfull in applying this information.
My understanding is tha SC used both finishes on different parts depending on production range.
08-03-2009, 10:48 PM
Johnny Peppers

By the way, my serial number is 4839385, and rifle is as new. Also forgot to add that the safety lug is square.
The mixed finish stacking swivel and band still has the staked screw.
08-04-2009, 05:22 AM
Loy Hamilton

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general question

did ALL "original" SC rifles come with 100% SC parts or could an "original" SC rifle have contained a mixture of Remington/SC parts?
08-04-2009, 08:47 AM
Johnny Peppers

No Remington parts on an original Smith-Corona.
08-09-2009, 02:22 AM
John Beard

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Originally Posted by Johnny Peppers

No Remington parts on an original Smith-Corona.

Johnny,

For your info, I have seen Remington parts on original Smith-Corona rifles.

Hope this helps.

J.B.
08-09-2009, 09:42 AM
Johnny Peppers

I have seen S-C parts on a Remington, but I had no reason to think they were original to the rifle.
08-09-2009, 12:40 PM
John Beard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Peppers

I have seen S-C parts on a Remington, but I had no reason to think they were original to the rifle.

S-C parts on a Remington is a no-no. :nono:

But Remington parts on an S-C is correct in a few isolated cases. :thup:

J.B.
08-09-2009, 01:38 PM
Johnny Peppers

You didn't mention if this was documented from records or from observation, but there are cases where documentation doesn't help. During WWII the Flannery Bolt company made replacement barrels for the 1911/1911A1 pistols. It is documented from records that Ithaca used some Flannery barrels in regular production when High Standard barrels weren't available. Today is is common to find Flannery barrels in Ithaca pistols, but since Flannery produced replacement barrels, they too are also common. Now 65 years later it is impossible to tell if the Flannery barrel is original to the pistol or was replaced before the pistols became collectible. A High Standard barrel in an Ithaca is not questioned, but a Flannery barrel always leaves the question as to whether it is original or not.
08-09-2009, 06:54 PM
Chuckindenver

the only part iv seen sent from Remington to SC is a stock.
original stock, not sanded, not rebuilt, with SC markings, and the tell tail flaming bomb on the tip and at the heal.
even better, it was a 03 stock nicely cut for the handguard ring.
iv seen other Remington stocks with SC markings as well.
documented? no, but i have seen with my own eyes...
08-09-2009, 10:12 PM
John Beard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Peppers

You didn't mention if this was documented from records or from observation, but there are cases where documentation doesn't help. During WWII the Flannery Bolt company made replacement barrels for the 1911/1911A1 pistols. It is documented from records that Ithaca used some Flannery barrels in regular production when High Standard barrels weren't available. Today is is common to find Flannery barrels in Ithaca pistols, but since Flannery produced replacement barrels, they too are also common. Now 65 years later it is impossible to tell if the Flannery barrel is original to the pistol or was replaced before the pistols became collectible. A High Standard barrel in an Ithaca is not questioned, but a Flannery barrel always leaves the question as to whether it is original or not.

Parts transfers from Remington to SC has been proven by both observation and documentation.

J.B.
08-09-2009, 10:14 PM
John Beard

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckindenver

the only part iv seen sent from Remington to SC is a stock.
original stock, not sanded, not rebuilt, with SC markings, and the tell tail flaming bomb on the tip and at the heal.
even better, it was a 03 stock nicely cut for the handguard ring.
iv seen other Remington stocks with SC markings as well.
documented? no, but i have seen with my own eyes...

Chuck,

I have seen the same thing you have seen. And I'm happy to report that it's now documented.

J.B.
08-11-2009, 01:38 PM
jerrbear

John, What kind of parts have you seen from a Remington that came on a Smith Corona and would there be a serial number range?:confused:
08-11-2009, 10:40 PM
Loy Hamilton

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loy Hamilton

did ALL "original" SC rifles come with 100% SC parts or could an "original" SC rifle have contained a mixture of Remington/SC parts?

X marks the spot handle. Looks black, blue:dunno:. receiver is "green" park.

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08-11-2009, 10:55 PM
John Beard

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerrbear

John, What kind of parts have you seen from a Remington that came on a Smith Corona and would there be a serial number range?:confused:

As Chuckindenver pointed out, the most noticeable Remington part on Smith-Corona rifles is the buttstock. But, I have seen other parts also which I'd rather not publicly disclose. And yes, the parts appear in a certain serial range.

J.B.