Smith-Corona M1903A3 .30-06 Bolt-Action Rifle with Cotton Web Sling, 24" Parkerized, 1943 Production
This 1943 Smith-Corona M1903A3 is a U.S.-made WWII bolt-action rifle with wartime features and clear government markings. The barrel is marked "SC 4-43," and the rifle retains a Parkerized finish over a steel receiver with a hardwood, oil-finished stock. It includes the receiver-mounted aperture sight system, stamped small parts, and a stacking swivel, making it a solid, well-configured example from the Smith-Corona contract. A cotton web sling is included (installed).
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in solid shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny. Light rust and pitting are present. They do not affect function.
What's Included
- Cotton web sling (installed)
Built in 1943, this Smith-Corona M1903A3 features a barrel marked "SC 4-43," aligning with its WWII production. Government acceptance is evident through the ordnance flaming bomb and a boxed inspection cartouche on the left wrist of the stock.
The rifle is chambered in .30-06 and uses a 24" barrel. It feeds from an internal 5-round magazine and is stripper-clip capable for efficient loading. The bolt-sleeve safety provides traditional, positive engagement.
Sighting is via a receiver-mounted aperture rear with windage and elevation drums paired to a fixed blade front. This sighting setup offers precise adjustments consistent with the M1903A3 configuration.
Construction details include a Parkerized finish on the steel receiver and components, a straight-grip hardwood stock with an oil finish, an upper handguard, and a buttplate with trap. Wartime efficiency features are present, including a stamped trigger guard/floorplate and stamped barrel bands, along with a stacking swivel. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches.