Smith Corona 1903-A3

alfie1 · 06-22-2006, 07:46 AM

I just came into a Smith Corona and also a Remington 1903-A3and need some ammo for these rifles. Anyone know where I can buy the ammo?
Also anyone know the value of these guns?

Oxford · 06-22-2006, 10:03 AM

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Today 07:46 AM
alfie1 I just came into a Smith Corona and also a Remington 1903-A3and need some ammo for these rifles. Anyone know where I can buy the ammo?
Also anyone know the value of these guns?

Alfie...I have a Springfield 03A3...Remington Arms Co, dated 9/43.

30.06 Ammo for it can be bought at most gun shops. In particuilar, I buy most of mine at Cabela's.

Regarding it's value...there's several variable's to consider such as:

-Are all parts original?
-Stock condition
-Receiver condition
-Barrel condition
-Serial number...
-Is it a "wall hanger" or a useable rifle?

As a general answer regarding it's value, I wouldn't sell mine for under $800-$1,000. Actually, I wouldn't sell mine for any amount...unless someone got really carried away on their offer...because it was given to me by my father in law many years ago.

Good luck.

Ox

alfie1 · 06-22-2006, 04:15 PM

I have 2 and one was a remington both are orignal and work well bolt is smooth and barrel looks good. Are the value of both about the same? I plan on keeping one.

I could hunt with either rifle and would nt hesitate to shoot them. Want some ammo to try them out, but didn't know the ones to use

FutureMarine · 06-22-2006, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by alfie1

I could hunt with either rifle and would nt hesitate to shoot them. Want some ammo to try them out, but didn't know the ones to use

dont know about the hunting ammo question but good ammo for plinking is the korean stuff. i have always gotten a good batch of it :right:

Dale · 06-23-2006, 09:41 AM

Most any major brand of commercially produced ammo is fine for them and for hunting purposes.

I, however, load my own precision loads for my A3s and they have a particular load each likes best.

They are a fine example of American weaponry with a great history.

I wouldn't part with either of mine for no amount of money.

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alfie1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0)	Smith Corona 1903-A3 I just came into a Smith Corona and also a Remington 1903-A3and need some ammo for these rifles. Anyone know where I can buy the ammo? Also anyone know the value of these guns?

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alfie1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0)	I have 2 and one was a remington both are orignal and work well bolt is smooth and barrel looks good. Are the value of both about the same? I plan on keeping one. I could hunt with either rifle and would nt hesitate to shoot them. Want some ammo to try them out, but didn't know the ones to use Last edited by alfie1; 06-22-2006 at 04:17 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

06-23-2006, 09:41 AM	#5
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284 Trader Rating: (0)	Most any major brand of commercially produced ammo is fine for them and for hunting purposes. I, however, load my own precision loads for my A3s and they have a particular load each likes best. They are a fine example of American weaponry with a great history. I wouldn't part with either of mine for no amount of money. __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me