Smith Corona finish question

[Johnny Peppers]

You didn't mention if this was documented from records or from observation, but there are cases where documentation doesn't help. During WWII the Flannery Bolt company made replacement barrels for the 1911/1911A1 pistols. It is documented from records that Ithaca used some Flannery barrels in regular production when High Standard barrels weren't available. Today is is common to find Flannery barrels in Ithaca pistols, but since Flannery produced replacement barrels, they too are also common. Now 65 years later it is impossible to tell if the Flannery barrel is original to the pistol or was replaced before the pistols became collectible. A High Standard barrel in an Ithaca is not questioned, but a Flannery barrel always leaves the question as to whether it is original or not.

[Chuckindenver]

the only part iv seen sent from Remington to SC is a stock.
original stock, not sanded, not rebuilt, with SC markings, and the tell tail flaming bomb on the tip and at the heal.
even better, it was a 03 stock nicely cut for the handguard ring.
iv seen other Remington stocks with SC markings as well.
documented? no, but i have seen with my own eyes...

[John Beard]

You didn't mention if this was documented from records or from observation, but there are cases where documentation doesn't help. During WWII the Flannery Bolt company made replacement barrels for the 1911/1911A1 pistols. It is documented from records that Ithaca used some Flannery barrels in regular production when High Standard barrels weren't available. Today is is common to find Flannery barrels in Ithaca pistols, but since Flannery produced replacement barrels, they too are also common. Now 65 years later it is impossible to tell if the Flannery barrel is original to the pistol or was replaced before the pistols became collectible. A High Standard barrel in an Ithaca is not questioned, but a Flannery barrel always leaves the question as to whether it is original or not.

Parts transfers from Remington to SC has been proven by both observation and documentation.

J.B.

[John Beard]

the only part iv seen sent from Remington to SC is a stock.
original stock, not sanded, not rebuilt, with SC markings, and the tell tail flaming bomb on the tip and at the heal.
even better, it was a 03 stock nicely cut for the handguard ring.
iv seen other Remington stocks with SC markings as well.
documented? no, but i have seen with my own eyes...

Chuck,

I have seen the same thing you have seen. And I'm happy to report that it's now documented.

J.B.

[jerrbear]

John, What kind of parts have you seen from a Remington that came on a Smith Corona and would there be a serial number range?

[Loy Hamilton]

did ALL "original" SC rifles come with 100% SC parts or could an "original" SC rifle have contained a mixture of Remington/SC parts?

X marks the spot handle. Looks black, blue. receiver is "green" park.

[John Beard]

John, What kind of parts have you seen from a Remington that came on a Smith Corona and would there be a serial number range?

As Chuckindenver pointed out, the most noticeable Remington part on Smith-Corona rifles is the buttstock. But, I have seen other parts also which I'd rather not publicly disclose. And yes, the parts appear in a certain serial range.

J.B.