From another board - I intend to respond, though am in need of some quick schooling - I'm guessing that, "personal" issues/opinions aside, there are a LOT of problems with this? Comments please.
"I also have a smith and corona 03a3 30.06. it is in mint condition. and I mean mint. has probably only been shot 8 times.my grand father was a colonel in wwII. he always told us to keep it close because it was a very special rifle. this smith has no Remington parts in it. none. and is a 6 groove barrel. I have the 18in bayonet and sling with it. had it appraised at $2500. I would never sell. recoil is nothing for that 12 pound beast. that is truly American rifle making at its finest."
Thanks for your help.