Hi All,

I haven't been on in a while. 11 years to be exact, and my log-on info still works! Anyway, I recently bought a sporterized Smith Corona Model 1903A3, 36896xx, barrel date 5-43. What's there is in excellent condition but Bubba took a saw to the stock. I have had a stock for years that I always thought to be Smith Corona. It has the stamps forward of the trigger guard and has a 7/16 circle P to the rear of it. My question is about the rear barrel band spring mortise. It is straight across and not rounded as the identified Smith Corona stocks pictured online. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Phil