Barrel Rifling

[Peanut15860]

Hi guys!

I have a couple 03a3s that I’m going to look at today. The first shop I’m going to has one on consignment that they said they had someone come and check the bore with a gauge and that they were told it’s about “halfway through its life” which they said is a ton of life left for a used military rifle. Very trusted shop from what NES says, and super nice guy on the phone. This is a rifle that’s meant to be shot after purchase; what are your thoughts? Should I bother? They said it’s definitely all original, but overall condition is about 85%. Thank you!

Edit:
The barrel is also dated July of ‘44, but the SN starts with “4,157,xxx”. I’m not sure if that’s right from looking online at the lists?

 

[Marty McFly]

Absolutely check it out IMHO

Also didn't they just answer the barrel date thing in another thread? Like the barrels were made ahead so when the receiver was done it could be put together quickly? Something like that

 

[Peanut15860]

Absolutely check it out IMHO

Also didn't they just answer the barrel date thing in another thread? Like the barrels were made ahead so when the receiver was done it could be put together quickly? Something like that

I’ll go look! I apologize if that’s a redundant question, I didn’t see that thread. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction I’ll check that out!

 

[Marty McFly]

I’ll go look! I apologize if that’s a redundant question, I didn’t see that thread. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction I’ll check
that out!

If I recall it was just the other day I'll look for it.

 

[Peanut15860]

If I recall it was just the other day I'll look for it.

I’ll definitely take a look. Although, from the list that I’m seeing, the SN indicates somewhere around January, and not July, so that may be the opposite of what you’re saying.

 

[Marty McFly]

I’ll definitely take a look. Although, from the list that I’m seeing, the SN indicates somewhere around January, and not July, so that may be the opposite of what you’re saying.

Yeah not sure. I think it was a Smith Corona. Check in mil surp

 

[Marty McFly]

Smith Corona 1903A3 questions on dates.

Just a question on the dates? The serial # on the receiver is a 1943 SC make, I’m just curious why the muzzle is 12/42? I know Remington was parting out to get SC going from what I have read. Just wondering why the stamps are there? Thanks for your answers, nothing on googlefu was insightful.

www.northeastshooters.com

 

[Peanut15860]

Smith Corona 1903A3 questions on dates.

Just a question on the dates? The serial # on the receiver is a 1943 SC make, I’m just curious why the muzzle is 12/42? I know Remington was parting out to get SC going from what I have read. Just wondering why the stamps are there? Thanks for your answers, nothing on googlefu was insightful.

www.northeastshooters.com

Thank you! I’ll take a look. This is a Remington rifle I’m going to go see.

 

[Penniepup1]

Absolutely check it out IMHO

Also didn't they just answer the barrel date thing in another thread? Like the barrels were made ahead so when the receiver was done it could be put together quickly? Something like that

Curtesy of MarkT from the thread I started with same ?

 

[Peanut15860]

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Curtesy of MarkT from the thread I started with same ?

Oh wow! Thank you so much! So I guess since this one is 7/44 and on a Remington 03a3, it’s a replacement barrel for sure. That is so helpful!

 

[mac1911]

Absolutely check it out IMHO

Also didn't they just answer the barrel date thing in another thread? Like the barrels were made ahead so when the receiver was done it could be put together quickly? Something like that

Not to mention any surplus barrels kicking around after a recarsenal.

 

[mac1911]

Hi guys!

I have a couple 03a3s that I’m going to look at today. The first shop I’m going to has one on consignment that they said they had someone come and check the bore with a gauge and that they were told it’s about “halfway through its life” which they said is a ton of life left for a used military rifle. Very trusted shop from what NES says, and super nice guy on the phone. This is a rifle that’s meant to be shot after purchase; what are your thoughts? Should I bother? They said it’s definitely all original, but overall condition is about 85%. Thank you!

Edit:
The barrel is also dated July of ‘44, but the SN starts with “4,157,xxx”. I’m not sure if that’s right from looking online at the lists?

Half way through its life is meaning less unless tou know what it gauged at when new and you use the same gauge.
Depending on lots of factors and what gauge it could have came from the barrel manufacture with ME reading of 3 and a TE of 2
I would be more interested in head space, then barrel .
If its a shooter theres no reason not to re barrel it IF tou plan on shooting it a lot.
Even still un less its a absolute poor shooter even 1/2 way through its life its un likely you will wear out the 2nd half