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Very interesting concept. I never considered that it was worn as opposed to being ground. After all these years you can still learn about something that's your own.

Coincidentally for the first 3 or 4 years I had mine I was putting surplus through it unless I was hunting. I was getting 48 round packets that were wrapped in baby blue paper @ 3 for $10. Made...

Nice find congratulations. I have a 3/45 Fazakerly that I bought in 1980. Expect a strong kick and a good bit of muzzle rise. I used primarily 150gr ammo to reduce the kick some. I hunted with it...

I've used everything from 150gr .311's to 180gr .312's. Powder wise it's been IMR: 4895, 4064 and 3031. I've found my best accuracy with the 4064 in this and most all other bolt actions except the...

Hello all, allow me to introduce you to my Argentine Mauser.

Mauser Modelo Argentino 1909 Infantry Rifle.

This was the first rifle I ever purchased back in 1978. This is the one that started...

I had a similar situation with a Smith Corona 03A3 that I wrote up in that section. https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=78109&page=1
The stock had been sanded so severely the butt plate stuck...

i'm blind!!!

If it shoots high you need to raise the front sight to bring the point of impact down to line up with the point of aim. Also make sure the rear sight is adjusted as low as it can go before adjusting...

Thank you gentlemen. So the guy is an honest seller, good to know. I'll look for him at the next show to see what else he has.
Is this as issued or was there any lanyard or strap that went with...

Is this real or a commercial reproduction? I bought this at a small gun show back in January and am just getting around to it. No markings at all except Bucheimer and 7791466. It seems to be in...

Is that a replacement bolt from a parade rifle (chromed) or the original thats highly polished?

I appreciate the thought Steve but as I have stated earlier in the thread I am soooo not in the market for another big dollar milsurp right now. I've spent a small fortune, well at least to me on...

I am grateful to all for your contributions. It has truly been educational. So it looks to be a referbished yet seemingly all SC 03A3 however I missed checking the extractor and buttplate.

As...

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John you would value this rifle this highly even with the severely sanded stock? The buttplate hangs below the toe by a quarter inch and all the way around by an eighth of an inch. It's...

It could be for the M1917 or possibly even the model M1909 or M1903 revolvers? It seems to have a revolver more than an automatic shape. It also looks to be unit marked on the back. Depending on...

Don't know, I'll look for it if my offer is accepted. I'm still waiting to hear back from the seller.

There is an X at the top of the bolt root and no other markings. From what I've read that's the indication of a SC bolt.

I've been looking for decades. Anytime I've been close to one its fallen through for a multitude of reasons. I've also had to let so may pass as they have been just beyond the funds I've had...

Gentlemen,
I have an opportunity to purchase a reworked Smith Corona 03A3 that has some issues. I have a few questions that I'm hoping the endless depth of knowledge this site possesses can help me...

Aging gracefully...eh? LoL

Find a barrel and stock then secure a lock, buttplate, trigger and guard assembly even a patch box if you want one from Grandpa's parts, CFN or S&S. They can either be original antique or...

If you read the original post he already ordered a screw from S&S so he knows of them. I think of the 3 dealers currently listed on this page as the holy trinity of parts suppliers for 19th century...

Here's another place you can try. I've never used them but my son in law has and he was very happy with the items and the service. As with any of these guys if you don't see it call or email to ask...

You can try these guys. I don't know if they have it but you can check. I've bought trapdoor parts from them with no problems.

https://cfnparts.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=823

With a phone you have to go to desktop mode to access pictures that are either already on the site or add new ones.
There may be a way to do it up top but I'm not sure. What I do is go to the...