Question for the gurus.....

**604flyer** · 07-09-2009 07:10 PM

I'm on a steep learning curve with the 1903 series rifles, so bear with me. I'm wondering if there was any lateral support between Remington and Smith Corona during production of the 03A3s, especially when they were wrapping up their production in early '44. I know this was commonplace with the prime contractors of the M1 icon

Carbine, but from what I've seen it just didn't happen that way with the 03A3s. Fire away......

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**Arisaka99** · 07-09-2009 08:57 PM

Nope...

**604flyer** · 07-09-2009 08:59 PM

I didn't think so, just had to ask. Thanks

**John Beard** · 07-09-2009 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by 604flyer

I'm on a steep learning curve with the 1903 series rifles, so bear with me. I'm wondering if there was any lateral support between Remington and Smith Corona during production of the 03A3s, especially when they were wrapping up their production in early '44. I know this was commonplace with the prime contractors of the M1 icon

Carbine, but from what I've seen it just didn't happen that way with the 03A3s. Fire away......

Yep! But not in early '44.

J.B.

**Chuckindenver** · 07-10-2009 10:56 AM

i know that SC received a few Remington stocks, i personally have had SC stocks with the Remington flaming bomb at the tip, and heal.
maybe J.B. can go into more detail on the other bits...
some 2 groove barrel blanks were also used for a very short time.

**Arisaka99** · 07-10-2009 09:31 PM

Are all SC 2-groove barrels former Remington blanks?

**Chuckindenver** · 07-14-2009 11:10 AM

not real sure, JB has done some history on these, as has SC rifles, maybe they will jump in.

**John Beard** · 07-14-2009 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by Arisaka99

Are all SC 2-groove barrels former Remington blanks?

I have found no evidence to indicate that SC 2-groove barrels were made from former Remington blanks.

Hope this helps.

J.B.

**Chuckindenver** · 07-15-2009 12:20 PM

seems i saw the REP in a box on one that i had.
not real sure. old age is getting me lately

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