Smith Corona Vs. Remington?!

USAF_462/2W1X1 · 06-28-2008, 05:37 PM

Ok guys gun broker has a smith corona on there and I want a 1903 so bad I can taste it, SOOOOO, do I go for it, or hold out for a remington? Which is better, any thoughts?

24 hours til auction ends so please help me out

Thanks for any and all input!

Toad

nathangdad · 06-28-2008, 07:48 PM

but if your post is any indication of your desire then by all means buy it.

I think the regret if you do not will just take the fun out of another purchase.

Mooseman684 · 06-28-2008, 09:33 PM

Smith Corona Rifles are rarer than Remington's and worth more Money...
Since less were Made...Otherwise there is no difference in them !!!
Rich

USAF_462/2W1X1 · 06-28-2008, 11:34 PM

GunBroker.com guns: Springfield 1903A3 30/06 (item: 103048068 ends: Jun-30-08 12:25:28 PM)

here you go, this should make it easier!! lol sorry guys!

GlockMeister · 06-28-2008, 11:42 PM

Also, from the pictures, looks like the bolt is from another rifle, based on the numbers etched on it that is? Other then that, it looks great from what I can tell. But then I'm no expert either. lol

Have you bid on it yet?

Jersey Jailer · 06-29-2008, 02:31 AM

The barrel date is correct for the S/N of the reciever. The electro engraved bolt scares me without being able to inspect the rifle. New bolts are around, but the price this guy wants is too high. A member of my club has a Remington CMP (Greek return) for $600

USAF_462/2W1X1 · 06-29-2008, 02:25 PM

for sale, rem 1903a3 and carbon15 - Calguns.net

I have been in contact with this guy for a while and we are talking of finalizing the deal, with me going through my gun shop here in town to get the transfer done. It looks great on the outside and he is supposed to be sending me pictures of the barrel and any proof marks on the stock by the reciever if it has any. He says he has never fired it and the rifling looks nice and crisp to him.

$650- what do you think?

rebel727 · 06-29-2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jersey Jailer

The barrel date is correct for the S/N of the reciever.

All Smith Corona's were made in 44.

TheJoker · 06-29-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebel727

All Smith Corona's were made in 44.

I've got a really nice Smith Corona for $650. It was made around March 1943.

Of all my WWII rifles, it is the most solid, best fit n finish and accurate as can be.

The original SC bolts have an "x" on top of the bolt handle.

My advice ... GO FOR IT!!!

Here's mine:

http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/190...na-1903a3.html (Smith Corona 1903A3)

rebel727 · 06-29-2008, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheJoker

I've got a really nice Smith Corona for $650. It was made around March 1943.

Dunno where I got the idea they were all made in 44. Seems they were made from Dec. 42 - Feb. 44.
Heres a few partial pics of mine, not exactly original tho. Got a complete one but can't find it.

big boomer · 06-29-2008, 09:22 PM

I have read that the Smith Car. were the best of the o3's made and was glad to hear it as I have one, to bad its not all original but it is a great rifle.(its been sporterized)

Jersey Jailer · 06-29-2008, 11:37 PM

I have one of each a '43 SC and a '44 Rem. I believe Remington ran the SC plant My 1903 is a Springfield but it has some mismatched parts. I just picked it before I got sick and haven't checked it out yet, I wanted a '03 but it may be a rebuild or it's a parts gun, it was a police dept trade in, but I only paid $350 for it. If you google "springfield 1903 serial numbers" you can get an idea of all serial number ranges from the Nat'l Park Service (NPS.GOV)

06-28-2008, 05:37 PM	#1
USAF_462/2W1X1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Currently Clovis, NM but Goldsboro, NC bound! Posts: 327 Blog Entries: 6	Smith Corona Vs. Remington?! Ok guys gun broker has a smith corona on there and I want a 1903 so bad I can taste it, SOOOOO, do I go for it, or hold out for a remington? Which is better, any thoughts? 24 hours til auction ends so please help me out Thanks for any and all input! Toad __________________ "Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway." ~ John Wayne

06-28-2008, 07:48 PM	#2
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,483	Well, we cannot examine the gun you want . .. but if your post is any indication of your desire then by all means buy it. I think the regret if you do not will just take the fun out of another purchase. Last edited by nathangdad; 06-28-2008 at 07:48 PM. Reason: wording

06-28-2008, 09:33 PM	#3
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,678 Images: 2	Smith Corona Rifles are rarer than Remington's and worth more Money... Since less were Made...Otherwise there is no difference in them !!! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

06-28-2008, 11:34 PM	#4
USAF_462/2W1X1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Currently Clovis, NM but Goldsboro, NC bound! Posts: 327 Blog Entries: 6	GunBroker.com guns: Springfield 1903A3 30/06 (item: 103048068 ends: Jun-30-08 12:25:28 PM) here you go, this should make it easier!! lol sorry guys! __________________ "Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway." ~ John Wayne

06-28-2008, 11:42 PM	#5
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,500	Also, from the pictures, looks like the bolt is from another rifle, based on the numbers etched on it that is? Other then that, it looks great from what I can tell. But then I'm no expert either. lol Have you bid on it yet? __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6! Last edited by GlockMeister; 06-28-2008 at 11:44 PM.

06-29-2008, 02:31 AM	#6
Jersey Jailer Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SOUTH Jersey Posts: 499	The barrel date is correct for the S/N of the reciever. The electro engraved bolt scares me without being able to inspect the rifle. New bolts are around, but the price this guy wants is too high. A member of my club has a Remington CMP (Greek return) for $600 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Austrailian Shepherds are like potato chips... You can't have just one

06-29-2008, 02:25 PM	#7
USAF_462/2W1X1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Currently Clovis, NM but Goldsboro, NC bound! Posts: 327 Blog Entries: 6	hmmmm... ok, my other option... for sale, rem 1903a3 and carbon15 - Calguns.net I have been in contact with this guy for a while and we are talking of finalizing the deal, with me going through my gun shop here in town to get the transfer done. It looks great on the outside and he is supposed to be sending me pictures of the barrel and any proof marks on the stock by the reciever if it has any. He says he has never fired it and the rifling looks nice and crisp to him. $650- what do you think? __________________ "Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway." ~ John Wayne

06-29-2008, 09:22 PM	#11
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 980	I have read that the Smith Car. were the best of the o3's made and was glad to hear it as I have one, to bad its not all original but it is a great rifle.(its been sporterized)

06-29-2008, 11:37 PM	#12
Jersey Jailer Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SOUTH Jersey Posts: 499	I have one of each a '43 SC and a '44 Rem. I believe Remington ran the SC plant My 1903 is a Springfield but it has some mismatched parts. I just picked it before I got sick and haven't checked it out yet, I wanted a '03 but it may be a rebuild or it's a parts gun, it was a police dept trade in, but I only paid $350 for it. If you google "springfield 1903 serial numbers" you can get an idea of all serial number ranges from the Nat'l Park Service (NPS.GOV) __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Austrailian Shepherds are like potato chips... You can't have just one