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Finally got around to buying a muzzle gauge.
Merc
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100_3803.jpg
Finally got around to buying a muzzle gauge.
Merc
Last edited by Merc; 08-23-2016 at 04:56.
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Here's a good article on the history of the Smith Corona 03-A3:
https://www.americanrifleman.org/art...-corona-03a3s/
Merc
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That is some Great reading! Thanks for sharing Merc...
"I was home... What happened? What the Hell Happened?" - MM1 Jacob Holman, USS San Pablo
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Your welcome. Just trying to contribute. My problem is that I often don't know what I don't know, but I'm learning. Everything's out there if one takes the time to look and the forum knowledge here is helpful. Great bunch of guys.Originally Posted by psteinmayer
Merc
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Looks like you got a nice one. I like the tiger stripes on the butt stock.
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CSP is what you make it.
A picture of your gun is worth 1,000 words. A crappy picture is only worth 100.
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Jeff,
The stock does have an interesting grain that reflects light differently as the viewing angle changes. Almost like a 3-D effect. All this was hidden under af dark thick sticky coating. Was it Linseed oil breaking down after 73 years?
Merc
Last edited by Merc; 08-23-2016 at 04:28.
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Did you clean up the stock?
CSP is what you make it.
A picture of your gun is worth 1,000 words. A crappy picture is only worth 100.
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Jeff,
The dark sticky coating on the stock was starting to come off on my hands just from handling it and came off completely with spirits. Possibly a moisture repellant that was applied to protect the wood while in storage?
Merc
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Great thread Merc, and all you contributors... i read all of it and peaked my interest into my search for a proper stock for my 1930SA 03... She's now wearing a newly fitted and refinished boyds C-stock cause the one that bubba used 50 grit sandpaper on was gruesome... i'll try and get a picture... She looks like an 03A1 anyway...
bombdog, out...
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I'm glad you found this thread. I think it's one of the more interesting topics on the forum and where else would you find this many forum members willing to help.
Sounds like your rifle is now a "looker" with the refinished stock and would like to see it. Is it a shooter as well?
Merc
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