Smith-Corona 03A3

[a j cave]

I just got a very nice parkerised rifle. It has what I believe to be a Fajen stock. Not sure what to do. Keep it, sell it or restored.

 

[Old Ranger]

I've had a Remington 03A3 for about 20 years. My favourite cast bullet rifle. I would keep it if it was a "good" shooter.

 

[bearhunter]

OP, if it's drilled and tapped then you might consider making it into a faux sniper with late production parts. Or you could just keep it as is if it's accurate enough for hunting. Those actions are strong and some of those barrels are excellent shooters. A bit heavy by today's standards but that reduces recoil and makes them pleasant to shoot.

 

[a j cave]

I think the cost of replacement wood is more than I want. As I don't need another 06, I will try to sell. Thanks gave me some ideas.

 

[cruickshankw]

is it restorable

 

[Milspectacles]

First thing I thought seeing this post was it being about a smith-corona typewriter, completely forgot they made guns for a time haha

 

[bearhunter]

First thing I thought seeing this post was it being about a smith-corona typewriter, completely forgot they made guns for a time haha

They only made barrels that I know of.

 

[purple]

SC made slightly more than 234,000 O3A3s. There's little to choose from between them and the Remington 03A3s. SC used barrels made by High Standard, even though they are marked SC. High Standard also made replacement barrels for the M1903 which are fine shooters.

 

[Milspectacles]

They had a gun factory for a time, made shotguns in the late 1800's but discontinued them then made M1903 springfields during WW2