WWII U.S. M1903A3 Springfield
Smith Corona Production
For sale is a well preserved WWII U.S. military issue M1903A3 Springfield rifle manufactured by Smith Corona.
Receiver serial number 3621135 falls within the 1943 Smith Corona production range.
The rifle remains in original military configuration and has not been sporterized or modified.
Overall the rifle presents extremely well with strong original character and is a very attractive example of a WWII USGI service rifle.
Basic Information
Model
M1903A3 Springfield
Manufacturer
Smith Corona
Caliber
30 06 Springfield
Serial Number
3621***
Production Period
Approximately 1943
Barrel
The rifle is fitted with a Remington military barrel marked RA 7 44 indicating July 1944 production.
A clear P firing proof mark is visible behind the front sight base confirming the barrel passed military proof testing after installation.
The bore is extremely bright with strong well defined rifling and appears to be in excellent condition.
Bolt Assembly
The rifle is equipped with a Remington military bolt assembly with visible R and BR markings.
Bolt operation is smooth and positive with solid lockup.
Stock
Original U.S. military stock showing the correct
FJA inspection cartouche
Crossed cannons ordnance stamp
The stock is in exceptionally nice condition with sharp edges natural color and minimal wear.
Overall the wood appears very close to arsenal storage condition, which is uncommon for many rifles of this type.
Finish and Configuration
The rifle retains its original military parkerized and blued finish with sharp markings and clean edges throughout.
The rifle also retains
Original M1903A3 rear sight
Remington trigger guard and floorplate assembly
Original stamped steel military buttplate
The rifle shows no drilling no scope modification and no sporting alterations and remains in correct USGI military configuration.
Condition
Overall condition is excellent for a WWII service rifle
The bore is very bright
The stock is exceptionally well preserved
Metal finish remains clean and original in appearance
This rifle presents noticeably better than many typical service rifles encountered today.
Collector Notes
This rifle represents a classic WWII U.S. service configuration M1903A3 built on a Smith Corona receiver and fitted with a Remington 1944 barrel.
The rifle combines strong historical character with very attractive condition, including an excellent bore and an unusually well preserved stock, making it a very desirable example for collectors of WWII U.S. military rifles.
