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Smith Corona 1903A3 Rifle with Rare 6-Grove Barrel Guns International #: 102262889 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Military Rifles - US - Military Arms Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Jim Jr. Company: Private Seller Member Since: 1/14/23 State: Michigan Country: United States Phone: (906) 226-2146 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Certified bank check or postal money order Description: Featured here is a very nice Smith Corona 1903A3 rifle with a rare 6-grove barrel.  Of the approximately one million 1903A3’s made by Smith Corona and Remington, only the first ~5,000 produced by Smith Corona had the 6-grove barrel.  All other 03A3’s were made with 4-grove barrels making this rifle unique. This World War II era rifle was manufactured by Smith Corona in 1943. The barrel is stamped “SC 2-43” for Smith Corona February 1943.  Also stamped is the US Ordinance flaming bomb with a punch mark showing the barrel had been proofed. The receiver is stamped “U.S. Smith-Corona Model 1903A3” and the serial number. The wood is in excellent condition with no dents, cracks, or repairs and has not been sanded. The metal is in excellent condition with +97% finish. The bore is sharp and clean with no rust or pitting. The butt plate has the correct Smith Corona checkering at 10 squares to the inch. The top of the bolt handle is stamped BF47.  BF probably stands for Bonney Forge, which made steel for 1903 bolts and 47 a heat treatment number.  Smith-Corona bolts were often, but not always, marked with an “X” on top of the bolt handle.  This bolt does not have an “X”.  There is a punch mark on the root of the bolt indicating it was proofed. The trigger guard assembly behind the front screw hole on the underside of the stock has the Smith Corona correct semi-circular indentation (vs. Remington, which has a straight indentation). The 0.5 inch circle “P” proof mark on the under side of the stock wrist is correct for Smith (vs. 0.380 inch circle for Remington). The original oiler is in the butt stock, accessible by the hinged door in the butt plate. Markings on the stock include very sharp cartouches with the Ordinance Department escutcheon (crossed cannons) and “FJA” for Frank J. Atwood, who was the US military ordinance inspector.  Ahead of the trigger guard assembly is stamped  “1” in a diamond, “7” in a triangle, “4” in a square, and “10” in a circle (see picture).  Both Smith and Remington used similar stampings but the use of a number in a diamond seems to be unique to Smith Corona. The undated olive drab sling is period correct for the rifle. Add $65 for insured shipping to your FFL dealer in the lower 48 states. Shipping to an FFL dealer in Alaska will be an additonial $10. This firearm is sold as a collector's piece only. The seller assumes no liability for accidents or injuries resulting from its use. It is the buyer's responsibility to have this firearm checked by a qualified gunsmith prior to firing it. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes