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Paper · 03-23-2008, 10:02 PM

Aaron,
I too, just bought a 1903A3 Smith Corona in about the exact same condition that you described, and I paid $650 out the door.

I thought about it for a night before buying, but I checked what they're going for on Auction Arms and GunBroker, and rifles of much worse condition are going for more money, so the next day I stopped in and bought it.

I had the money earmarked for another Garand from CMP, but after checking what they're selling for elsewhere, I couldn't pass up on the rifle.

Unfortunately, I'm in Illinois and have a 24 hour waiting period, and I bought it on Saturday, AND I'm going to be in Upstate NY til Wed, so the first stop after I get my luggage back will be the local gunshop to pick up my new addition..

The shop I bought it from doesn't accept Curio and Relic licenses, so I had to fill out the 4473 form and wait like everyone else.. After I get home and put the rifle in my book, I'll be cleaning it and heading to the range..

I'll show you mine, if you show me yours..

03-23-2008, 10:02 PM	#6
Paper One Buwwit Weft Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL/WI Border Posts: 834	Aaron, I too, just bought a 1903A3 Smith Corona in about the exact same condition that you described, and I paid $650 out the door. I thought about it for a night before buying, but I checked what they're going for on Auction Arms and GunBroker, and rifles of much worse condition are going for more money, so the next day I stopped in and bought it. I had the money earmarked for another Garand from CMP, but after checking what they're selling for elsewhere, I couldn't pass up on the rifle. Unfortunately, I'm in Illinois and have a 24 hour waiting period, and I bought it on Saturday, AND I'm going to be in Upstate NY til Wed, so the first stop after I get my luggage back will be the local gunshop to pick up my new addition.. The shop I bought it from doesn't accept Curio and Relic licenses, so I had to fill out the 4473 form and wait like everyone else.. After I get home and put the rifle in my book, I'll be cleaning it and heading to the range.. I'll show you mine, if you show me yours.. __________________