Hey everyone. Just bought my first 1903A3 at a gun show on Saturday. It is a Smith Corona, reciever and barrel match and barrel was made in 6/43. The stock was refurbished at Red River Arsenal. Only other mark on stock is a P in a block square. Can I assume it was refurbished after the war? I think the bolt may be Remington though the stamps aren't clear. Also I didn't have any headspace gauges but do have a Hornady COAL gauge. The length from the bolt face to the bullet kissing the grooves is 3.383" As a reference I measured my M70 winchester and it is 3.283" Am I good to go or is that too excessive. Would really like to take her for a spin this weekend. Thank you, Mike
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