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newly acquired SC 1903 A3
Greetings everyone. I'm a Garand 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...
Thanks!
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03-21-2010 03:30 PM
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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.
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
--George Orwell
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Shell stamp...
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.
Lancebear
Last edited by Lancebear; 03-22-2010 at 12:54 AM.
Reason: Forgot my e.
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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 M1 Garands and other rifles, is actually a "gunner's belt", not a "wheel".
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
--George Orwell
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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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