1903a3 Question

[ChevellRCR]

I am planning a 03a3 purchase and just want a nice rifle to shoot around the house and at the range occasionally. I have a choice between a Smith-Corona and a Remington. Which is the better choice? The Remington looks to be in a tad better shape appearance wise but the same shape functionality wise. They are also about the same price. Please let me know what you think. Thank you.

 

[hso]

Both guns are good, but the Smith Corona is a better colletable rifle. Where are they and what price are the asking for them?

 

[ChevellRCR]

Both rifles are around the $550 mark.

 

[Greek]

I have a Smith Corona and a Remington 1903A3. I got them through the CMP and refinished the stocks on both. The ones I have came with a pistol type grip. They are extremely accurate rifles and a lot of fun to shoot. I believe I paid around $500 for each plus shipping fro the CMP. They still have some but not with the pistol grip and I'm not sure if they still have the A3s.

 

[ChevellRCR]

I checked with CMP but they are sold out of 03A3 rifles. All they have left are 03s. I would definatly go through the CMP if they still have them.

 

[cracked butt]

If the Remington looks to be in better condition, get it unless the smith corona has all of its original and matching parts.

 

[ChevellRCR]

I just checked and the smith supposidly is all original with all smith parts.