Smith Corona 03a3, .308 caliber

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Good idea Steve - that should probably tell if it is.

Try to get a close-up (macro) similar to this if you can, Blue Ridge Ranger -

[Blue Ridge Ranger]

Attachment 29700

Here's a close up of the left side. Hope this helps.

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[Blue Ridge Ranger]

Steve/Harlan: One additional comment: I did hear from CMP.
They said "Rifle is probably a rifle sold by CMP awhile back based on the markings and condition."

Blue Ridge Ranger

[Calif-Steve]

Cut-off looks nice. Well could be a new, short-chamber barrel. Chuckindenver is the guy.

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Yes, as Steve says, it looks fine. Very nice. The color of parking and blued cut-off lever look like it's probably an original finish too. If it had been welded and ground off, the colors would never look this much like original after refinish, and everything would have most likely been parked.

Are all the other parts the correct mix of parked and blued parts? Here's some photos I put together to check -

Remington 1903A3 (displaying original configuration and finish)

[Emri]

Attachment 29700

Here's a close up of the left side. Hope this helps.

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The cut-off area has not been welded in the past. The machine lines would not be there, in a continous line, had it been so. Looks Good !!

FWIW,

Emri

[Blue Ridge Ranger]

Harlan, I checked all parts against your photos and they all match. Looks like I did get a nice rifle. Know to check with the guy in Denver to confirm. However, I will try to find a gunsmith here in phoenix first who knows 03A3 rifles.

Thanks to all. Great web site with so much knowlege.

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[emmagee1917]

Smith Enterprises is by you. They know M1s and would be familiar with the .308 convesions used. They could tell you what's been done and if it's reversable .
Chris