Smith-Corona M1903A3 .30-06 Bolt-Action Rifle, WWII 1944 Receiver, 24 in Barrel, Parkerized Finish, RA 7-44 Barrel
This WWII-era Smith-Corona M1903A3 features a 1944 receiver paired with a U.S. Ordnance replacement Remington RA barrel dated 7-44, stamped with RA over flaming bomb. It retains the standard 03A3 configuration with a receiver-mounted aperture sight, protected front blade, and a full-length hardwood stock. Chambered in .30-06 with a 24-inch barrel and internal 5-round magazine, this is a correct wartime-style service rifle configuration with recognizable U.S. markings and features.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle shows aging wear with visible handling marks in the wood and metal. The barrel and both front and rear sights exhibit minor pitting. The barrel is marked RA over a flaming bomb over 7-44.
What’s Included
- Smith-Corona M1903A3 .30-06 bolt-action rifle
The receiver was manufactured by Smith-Corona during WWII, and the serial number falls within the company’s 1944 production range. The metal shows a parkerized gray/green finish typical of the period, and the receiver is steel.
A Remington RA replacement barrel dated 7-44 is installed, a common U.S. Ordnance maintenance practice during the war. The barrel carries the correct RA over flaming bomb over 7-44 stamp and measures 24 inches in length.
Sighting is the standard M1903A3 pattern with a receiver-bridge aperture rear sight offering windage and elevation adjustments, paired with a pinned front blade protected by sturdy ears.
The rifle retains its correct furniture and hardware: a full-length hardwood stock with an upper handguard, two barrel bands, sling swivels, and a stacking swivel. The stock has an oil finish. The bolt features the down-turned ’03-pattern handle with a round knob, and the internal 5-round magazine provides a 5+1 capacity.
This example presents the hallmark features collectors look for in a wartime 03A3: U.S. WWII manufacture, a properly dated RA replacement barrel, and the familiar parkerized finish and sighting system used in service.