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    M1903A3 Smith Corona

    Hello Mil Surp Collectors. My question this evening is this: Would, during an arsenal refurb involving a Smith Corona receiver and barrel, ever be fitted with a stock having an 'RA' stamp on it. I am interested in purchasing this 1903A3 in this configuration and I am trying to piece meal the history and determine it's authenticity. Help! Thank you.
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    A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered.  Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping.  In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail.  I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!).  CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping. Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles. Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components. Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear. Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.
     

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    SC M1903A3 rebuilds often had Remington parts as replacements.
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    Weapons techs before, during and after W.W. II did not and do not care who made what part. Said parts came out of a parts bin and got put on as required. An arsenal rebuild involved getting the thing out and back in service as quickly as possible.
    "...purchasing this 1903A3..." Think over all condition first, then price.
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