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Originally posted by dirtbikerider44:
Today I was in the local gunshop and I saw a 1903A3 rifle.I've always wanted one but I wanted one in good condition and I want it to be a shooter,not a wallhanger.Upon closer inspection I noticed it was made by Smith Corona, parkerizing was in good condition and the stock(straight-style grip) was in decent shape.I noticed it had been rebarreled in 5-44.There was also some kind of proof stamp on the left side of the buttstock.I should of payed closer attention to it but I can't remember what it looked like.Also,I should have memorised the serial # so I could look it up.All I remember is it started w/44.......Well,when I asked if the rifle was all original and was it a shooter,the salesman said yes.It had an $850 price tag on it.He said if I was interested,he would let it go for $800.Now to my questions,with the information I've given is this a fair price?Do I need to go back and get the serial # so I can look it up?What is the general opinion of the Smith Corona 1903A3?I think I read that they were the least made of all the 1903's.Any information would be appreciated.