Smith Corona 1903A3 rifle info

[sakorick]

Rick that is so helpful; thank you!

All of the parts that should be blued are; and all that should be parked are. The receiver and stacking swivel have the same greenish hue to them; I read elsewhere that this is caused by a reaction between cosmoline and the parkerised finish. Any thoughts on this?

Kind regards,

Craig

Sounds like normal patina caused by aging to me. I don't think cosmolene has anything to do with it. Regards, Rick.

[Craig Eberhardt]

Thanks Rick,

I read that on Wikipedia so I don't know how reliable it is.

Any ideas on the other markings I on the stock?

Regards,

Craig

[Craig Eberhardt]

Took this to the range today for the first time. A bit of load development produced 1inch groups at 100 metres. Can't ask for more than that.

[Mike D]

Glad to here she's a shooter!

Mike

[Fred G.]

Craig, your rifle looks as Minty as any that I've seen. Nice!

[Craig Eberhardt]

Thanks Fred,

I had a look at the bore with a bore scope. It is absolutely mint. So glad it shoots well. I will never sell it, never ever. Never.

Need a lower foresight blade though...any suggestions?

[emmagee1917]

What letter is in it now ?
Chris

[Craig Eberhardt]

What letter is in it now ?
Chris

Has the letter A on it

[emmagee1917]

If the "A" can be seen when installed , it's 0.537 high. Each letter up ( B , C , etc. ) will be .015 lower in steps , which equals 2MOA change. If the letter is stamped low , so as to be hidden when installed , those run one step higher than the above ( a low A equals a high B ) .
Chris

[Craig Eberhardt]

If the "A" can be seen when installed , it's 0.537 high. Each letter up ( B , C , etc. ) will be .015 lower in steps , which equals 2MOA change. If the letter is stamped low , so as to be hidden when installed , those run one step higher than the above ( a low A equals a high B ) .
Chris

Thanks Chris