Sold for $900

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

** Smith Corona U.S. Model 1903-A3 Rifle

World War II

.30-06. 24" barrel length. SN: 4800806. Parkerized metal finish. Walnut "S" stock has a plain straight grip, forearm without grasping grooves, and full length hand guard. Bolt action rifle with adjustable stamped metal rear peep sight and blade front sight. Item features an internal box magazine, stacking sling swivels, and checkered trapdoor buttplate void of contents. Markings include U.S./SMITH-CORONA/MODEL 03-A3/4800806 to receiver ring. Barrel is marked S C/{flaming bomb}/12-42 behind front sight. Stock is marked with a circle P proof to bottom of grip and left side face is marked with an FJA Frank J. Atwood inspector cartouche. Bottom of forearm is also marked with several boxed and circled letter markings. Right side face of buttstock has the name DICK scribed with pencil. Included with item is an OD green sling.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition Report

Good to very good. Bore is bright with some light powder residue. Finish has scratching and tooling marks scattered overall. Wood stock is in good condition, with some scattered light scratches. Handguard has rough scratching overall, possibly refurbished at some point. Sling hardware has some oxidation and residue.

The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.

The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Hindman.

Please email [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.