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I just purchased a nice Smith Corona 03-a3 with serial number in 3,600,000 range and noted that there is no indication that the bolt is a SMC type. I am probably wrong,. but I thought to look for an X on the bolt, but this bolt has only two C's on the underside of the handle, and a 3 on the top of the handle, and then also an arrowhead type marking on the back of the bolt handle. Is anyone able to tell me what these markings and stamps mean? thanks, duggaboy
CC ( Commercial Controls) was a replacement bolt for rebuild purpose. It is not original to a Smith-Corona. I think you are correct in assuming a Smith-Corona bolt would be marked with an "X" on top of the bolt handle are maybe not marked at all. Some examples, I've read about, had a single digit stamped on the root of the bolt below the handle.
Other posters may have other information. I"m a newbie but learning.:wave:
john
The markings mean that your Smith-Corona rifle has a replacement Remington bolt in it.Quote:
Originally Posted by duggaboy
Hope this helps.
J.B.
good help, so he remedy is to obtain a smith corona bolt, and get it smithed into the rifle? I do have 4 new bolts in the grease and wrapped so I will have to send this rifle off for the fix to a new bolt, and thanks, Duggaboy by the way, does anyone know of a good gunsmith who can do this bolt change and fitting for me? if so please drop a pm to me,thanks
Duggaboy - If you have " 4 new bolts in the grease " that are Smith Corona your sitting on a Mini Gold Mine!Quote:
Originally Posted by duggaboy
If they aren't Smith Corona bolts then essentially your wasting your time and effort in having your bolt replaced; especially if your gonna pay a Gunsmith to do so.
yes, these are bolts wrapped in orginal packs, with identity on the military wrapping as smith corona bolts, and I opened one last night and it has the x mark on it. I will sell the others I guess. I need to get this rifle to a smith to take the old bolt apart and fit the new bolt I have with the parts it needs to function from my original old bolt, or get new old parts for the new smith bolt. who can do this bolt fiting? thanks duggaboy
DuggaBoy - Check your email for a PM - There shouldn't be any "Smithing" required to fit the bolt. Any local (to you) Gunsmith that has 30.06 Headspace guages (Go and No Go) can check the headspace in about two minutes. Since your "new" bolt is already disassembled it an extremely easy operation. If your close to Gettysburg, Pa. I'll be happy to do so for you and will also swap out the other bolt parts into your new bolt. No charge!Quote:
Originally Posted by duggaboy
Dugga - See the link for some additional info.Quote:
Originally Posted by duggaboy
http://www.surplusrifle.com/03a3/bol...mble/index.asp
hey mike, thanks alot for this link, I am always amazed at all the stuff available on the web, and I will give this a go tonight, and If I can't get the bolt back together then I will get ahold of you? OK? thanks, dugga
Great - No usual need to take the bolt sleeve apart so spare yourself that chore. Same applys to the cut-off. Everything else is 'Duck-Poop' simple.Quote:
Originally Posted by duggaboy
I just noticed you are in Utah...not a afternoon drive from Gettysburg, PA. but stop by anytime! :cheers:
As far as bolt parts, the mistake many make is they install a SC bolt, but fail to correct everything esle. SC had a unique Bolt Sleeve, Striker, Striker Rod, and extractor.
Maybe more, but I am not sure.
Would you mind posting the ways to differentiate between SC & subcontractors? Pictures would be helpful. I'm working on my SC and don't have the working knowledge outside of what I learn in these websites to find the right parts. I'm pretty sure I have the right bolt sleeve, but am unsure about the right striker (smooth, no concentric rings?), striker rod & extractor. Your shared knowledge & experience would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
Strikers can be a problem. I have a pack of SC strikers which I hold onto to make complete bolts. Naturally they are unmarked, blued, but can be confused with early SA and Sedgley strikers.
I do not remember all the details and would have to compare them to tell you more. As you probably know the SA's are bright on the tips. But the Sedgley and SC are very similar but the finish is dull on the Sedgleys.
The striker rods and bolt sleeves you will have to rely on others for pictures. I have about 15-20 different striker rods and explaining the differences is too complex. The bolt sleeves are cut down in front and are marked with a G on the front left side. There are unmarked and BP marked versions of the same sleeve.
I think it is best that the collectors give you more details.
This should get you started. Follow the link.Quote:
Originally Posted by bordercav
http://vishooter.home.att.net/m1903.html
J.B. :)
Thanks, great info. I have an extractor with a C on the bottom, came attached to a replacement bolt. Any idea to the origin?
SC extractors have a S stamped in the upper flat side.
SC safety sleeves are marke G on the inside face, bolts are X with a 1 stamped on the bottom of the bolt root, cocking rods are unmarked or may have a 1 stamped lightly on the left side of the sear ingagment, stiker will be rough and unmarked as well as the striker colar, safety will be A3 type rounded edge, with no mark. extactor colar will be stamped with no mark.
all but the safety, mainspring and catch will be blue, the safety should be phosphate, catch latural, spring natural.
Remington.Quote:
Originally Posted by bordercav
J.B.