Newley acquired 1903A3 Smith Corona

[John Beard]

I understand that 6 groovers are hard to find or am I mistaken?

The statistical odds of picking up any Smith-Corona M'03-A3 rifle at random and finding a 6-groove barrel are about 1:30. I'll let you be the judge if that's hard to find.

You can dramatically raise those statistical odds if you selectively pick only low serial numbers with early barrel dates. But randomly finding a low serial number with an early barrel date is factored in to the preceding odds.

Hope this helps.

J.B.

[JAG1]

I noticed the X stamped on the bolt handle. My S/C's all have the X, some books say that is correct, and at least one book says no. What say you?

PS, I once bought a S/C bolt still in the unopened bag, with the X.

Tom,
At least from what I've been able to research and in the books, the " X " stamped on the bolt handle would be correct for a S.C.
I myself haven't found anything that states different thus far

[John Beard]

Previous owner stated it came from CMP North store quite some time ago.

Comments & Thoughts welcomed .....

Semper Fi ...

I can confirm that your rifle came from the CMP. You can place an order with confidence for authenticating documents from the CMP.

Hope this helps.

J.B.

[JAG1]

I can confirm that your rifle came from the CMP. You can place an order with confidence for authenticating documents from the CMP.

Hope this helps.

J.B.

YES SIR John that certainly is a great help and I sincerely appreciate it.
I will certainly be contacting CMP to obtain the authenticating documents

Thanks again for all your help ....

[Darreld Walton]

The two groove SC barrel that I owned was acquired new in the wrap as a replacement barrel, and was dated 11-43, as well as all the others that I've heard of and seen reported.