'03 Springfield Picture of the Day

[CapnJohn]

"Lt. Gen. George S. Patton, U.S. Third Army commander, pins the Silver Star on Private Ernest A. Jenkins of New York City for his conspicuous gallantry in the liberation of Chateaudun, France..." October 13, 1944

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[John Beard]

Private Jenkins is carrying a Smith-Corona '03-A3.

J.B.

[Jim Tarleton]

Private Jenkins is carrying a Smith-Corona '03-A3.

J.B.

But did you see that bug crawling on his neck?

Jim

[VET70]

Mr. Beard,
How on Earth can you determine that?
Best,
VET70

[John Beard]

Well, I have to correct my posting.

Pvt. Jenkins is carrying either a Smith-Corona '03-A3 or an early Remington '03-A3.

J.B.

[Jim Tarleton]

Shucks, John. I really thought you had a trick up your sleeve. Truly I am continually impressed with your power of observation.

Jim

[Rick the Librarian]

I know I shouldn't be revealing John's secrets, but he has this large collection of tea leaves he consults.....

[Kent Allen]

Dang! I thought JB used chicken innards to devine the secrets of the '03 :>)

[John Hancock]

I would guess Smith Corona since it has a parkerised front band.

[John Beard]

I would guess Smith Corona since it has a parkerised front band.

You guess wrong. Many, if not most, early Remington '03-A3's have a parkerized front band.

J.B.