Smith-Corona M1903A3 .30-06 USGI Bolt-Action Rifle, Parkerized, 24 Inch Barrel, 1943
This WWII-era Smith-Corona M1903A3 was manufactured in 1943 and bears the receiver marking "U.S. SMITH-CORONA MODEL 03-A3." It retains the correct USGI configuration with a Parkerized finish, a 24-inch barrel, and receiver-mounted aperture sights. The bore condition is excellent, adding strong shooter appeal to a rifle with clear wartime provenance. Smith-Corona produced approximately 234,580 M1903A3 rifles under wartime contracts before 1944.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is light surface rust on the barrel. The receiver and bolt show minor discoloration.
What’s Included
- Smith-Corona M1903A3 .30-06 bolt-action rifle
Built under U.S. military contract, this M1903A3 features the correct receiver legend "U.S. SMITH-CORONA MODEL 03-A3" and a Parkerized finish typical of late-war production. It was made in the United States during WWII in 1943, aligning it squarely within its historic service era.
The rifle is chambered in .30-06 with a 24-inch barrel and uses a 5-round internal magazine loaded by stripper clips. It employs a Mauser-type action with dual front locking lugs, a non-rotating extractor, and a wing safety.
Sighting is via a receiver-mounted aperture rear sight with windage knob and elevation slide, protected by sturdy ears, paired with a fixed front blade guarded by protective wings. The listed length of pull is 13.0 inches, offering a traditional military stock fit.
The full-length hardwood stock includes an upper handguard, a straight grip, and two reinforcement pins. Hardware highlights include a front band with integral bayonet lug for M1905/M1942 bayonets, sling swivels, a stacking swivel, and a checkered steel buttplate with a hinged trap. Markings include a boxed "SA" cartouche on the left buttstock and an ordnance-style stamp at the muzzle (illegible).