Smith-Corona M1903A3 Sporterized Bolt-Action Rifle, WWII 1944 Receiver, 18.5 in Heavy-Taper Barrel, .30-Caliber Bore, Walnut Monte Carlo Stock, 4+1
This Smith-Corona M1903A3 pairs a WWII-era receiver in the 1944 production block with a thoughtfully executed sporter conversion. It features an aftermarket walnut Monte Carlo stock, a blued 18.5 inch sporter/heavy-taper replacement barrel, and the original M1903A3 receiver-mounted aperture rear sight. The replacement barrel is unmarked for caliber; the bore measures as .30 caliber and the exact chambering should be confirmed by a qualified gunsmith via a chamber cast.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. It is heavily sporterized, and the sporterization is very well done. The receiver ring is drilled and tapped with two empty threaded holes. The front sight is not present on the replacement barrel.
The bolt body appears polished in the white.
What’s Included
- Separate scope rings with one-piece base (uninstalled)
The receiver is marked "U.S. SMITH-CORONA MOD. '03-A3" and falls within Smith-Corona's 1944 production block. The bolt body presents in-the-white, contrasting the rifle’s overall blued finish. The action is the proven M1903A3 bolt system with an internal 4+1 capacity.
The rifle has been sporterized with an aftermarket walnut stock featuring a Monte Carlo comb and a shadow-line cheekpiece. A ventilated recoil pad with contrasting spacers is installed, and sling swivel studs are fitted. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches.
The barrel is a blued 18.5 inch sporter/heavy-taper replacement. It is unmarked for caliber, and the bore measures .30 caliber. Because the chambering is not marked, it is highly recommended to have a qualified gunsmith perform a chamber cast to determine the exact caliber.
Sighting equipment includes the retained M1903A3 receiver-mounted aperture rear sight with windage and elevation adjustments. The replacement barrel has no front sight base and no front sight installed. The receiver ring is drilled and tapped, with two empty threaded holes. A separate one-piece base with rings is included but not installed.