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    newly acquired SC 1903 A3

    Greetings everyone. I'm a Garandicon owner and recently decided it needed a mate to share the stash of .30-06 ammo I've been stockpiling. Since I wanted a shooter, I decided to go with the 03 A3. Yesterday I picked up a very nice Smith Corona. Barrel date appears to match the Serial # build, but I'm not sure if the stock is original so I would appreciate some feedback...

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    I would guess this rifle has recently been re-parkerized. Bolt is reparked and it matches the receiver. Stock is Remington(?), not sure. 6 groove barrel? Looks clean.

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    4 groove barrel (MW=1). Bore is bright and shiny...

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    i don't know much about these guns whats the little cartoon looking bomb with flame on barrel? Someone educate me please.

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    I believe that means it has been proof tested?Anyone?

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    The "cartoon-looking bomb" is a "flaming grenade" - the symbol of the Ordnance Department.

    I believe the stock is a Smith Corona.
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    Lol cool thanks.

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    Shell stamp...

    Quote Originally Posted by Rick the Librarianicon View Post
    The "cartoon-looking bomb" is a "flaming grenade" - the symbol of the Ordnance Department.

    I believe the stock is a Smith Corona.
    Hey Rick,

    Always thought that stamping was a flaming shell? Educate me please.

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    Nope - a "flaming grenade", which was used during the Revolutionary period. I can't give you a specific reason why they used it. Just as an aside, the "ordnance wheel" seen on late M1903s and M1icon Garands and other rifles, is actually a "gunner's belt", not a "wheel".
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    seanl,

    To answer your question, I believe with the lack of an 'RA' and the use of pins, your stock is probably an original SC stock. It's been through a rebuild though.

    Will you take a photo of the barrel band inlet, buttplate, bottom of trigger guard, and see what's stamped on top of the bolt handle?

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