I bought an 03-A3 Smith-Corona today. Here's what I've found so far.

S/N: 4756667
Barrel date: SC 7-43
Stock: Unsanded with FJA in box and ordnance cartouche beside it.
In front of trigger housing: 8 in triangle, 9 in circle, 6 in square, 1 in diamond
All of these markings are crisp and like new.
Bolt: 8 and 0 on underside of handle. Looks like a light dot between them.
P on underside of barrel and another P in circle with a v above it behind trigger guard.
Wood has a beautiful finish on it and is untouched as far as I can tell. Barrel and receiver are parked, bolt and other metal is blued.
Paid $300 for it. How did I do?
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