Trade: Smith Corona 1903A3 for HRA M1 Garand

[neoisprettycool]

Hello again,

I recently posted a trade deal for a 1903 for my Garand. The other party sold it to someone else, however I have found a new individual with another 1903. I will be posting the same information about my Garand as the other thread, and I will be giving all the info I have on the 1903A3.


M1 Garand:

From what I have gathered it is post-Korean War HRA receiver. It has essentially all other Springfield parts. The op-rod is uncut, the stock has handling marks but is otherwise good. The bore appears to be quite nice. The barrel was evidently replaced with a 1963 Springfield. I am not sure if this means that it was arsenal refurbished in 1963 or if it is just a mix-match. I basically paid $1000 cash for it.

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M1903A3:

Honestly I don't know much about this 1903. I know that it is a Smith Corona manufacture and the serial appears to be a Summer (July) 1943. The barrel appears to matching in terms of manufacture date. He apparently got it with a cracked stock and he replaced it with an original USGI stock. It looks nice, but I feel that takes away from its value. Overall it seems to be in great condition. He is offering me a $190 (I actually owe him $190 towards a Lee Enfield he is selling me for $380, so essentially I am keeping the half I owe him and I am getting the Enfield too), the original stock, and the 1903A3 with the replacement stock for my Garand. I would love it if any of you can help me find out more about this rifle. However, I don't know where to start. Just tell me what I need to ask of him and I will do so.

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[browningautorifle]

Biggest thing about a trade is if you're comfortable doing it. If so then forge ahead...

[neoisprettycool]

Ah well Ive only come here for about 4 if dozens of trades Ive done. I only ask for help when Im om the fence.

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I do appreciate the help. Youve commented on every one of them I believe.

[TDH]

Make the trade