I found an interesting rifle today. It is in fine condition except that the stock was refinished and appears to have been reblued.
I am considering a purchase but don't know what an honest price might be.
Any help?
I know they sell from $800 to lots more but what about the work done to it.
Thanks
Frank

Frank,

What you describe has no value to a collector. It should be considered as a shooter or wall hanger, but collector value was lost when it was re-blued and having the stock re-finished, unless the wood was restored and the cartouches remain. I would give it a value of no more than perhaps $400, $600 tops - and I wouldn't pay that for it. But if you find it attractive, buy it, they haven't made one for 65 years, just know it has no value as a collector.

BTW, pics always help in evaluation of potential collectibles.

I collect and restore U.S. military weapons and have two Smith Corona M1903A3s along with a variety of other '03 specimens among my collection.

Frank,

You might check out www.oldguns.net

they sell all manner of milsurp rifles and you can get an idea of what the 1903-A3s sell for, whether Remingtons or Smith Coronas. They usually have Springfield 1903s as well.

Also www.scott-duff.com is a good source for collector grade rifles.

Thanks guys, I will make an offer at the low end and let it go if it is not accepted.
Frank

Sorry, I put this in the wrong forum.

I have a very nice & original down to the sling Smith & Corona 03-A3 that I have been concidering parting with, as well as a Winchester 30 M1 carbine. PM me if interested and provide e-mail address & I will forward pic's to interested parties.

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Thanks for the advice guys, I will know tomorrow if they will accept my offer of $500 which includes ammo and clips.
Frank

Here are some photos of the rifle. I made an offer of $500 and was surprised to find the long range peep sight and globe front included.
I hope to get it shooting next week.
Frank

I love it

This would be great for military style matches. Good find!

Looks good Frank,Have fun shooting.

Thanks guys. I get cut loose for some outdoor fun in two weeks and can hardly wait.
Frank

Beautiful old battle rifle! It sure does LOOK like it oughta' shoot.



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Frank,

I have a smith corona 03a3 that I break out now and again. Everytime I shoot it, I remember how sweet the rifle is. I can easily group 180gr bullets to about as close as I can hold now...eyes not as sharp as the used to be.

I have killed deer and hogs with this rifle.

Shoot it and enjoy! Congrats.

Cheers

I plan to have fun with it. I am by no means a marksman but I have a friend who shoots high power all the time and he agreed to put it through some testing for me while giving me some pointers on shooting.
I will use his ammo at first and then reload for it later.
Frank

It has a pistol grip stock..
Is that common?
My SC 03A3 and others that I have seen had straight stocks is why I ask..

It has an after market stock and was re finished. No cartouches found o the stock.
Frank