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Lot #644

Lot 643: Two U.S. Model 03-A3 Pattern Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 4, 2024

Lot 643: Two U.S. Model 03-A3 Pattern Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 4, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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A) U.S. Smith-Corona Model 03-A3 Rifle

Manufacturer: Smith & Corona
Model: 1903-A3
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06 Springfield
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1241
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

Manufactured in 1943. "S C/ordnance bomb/5 43" marked barrel, "R" marked bolt, "R.R.A." (Red River Arsenal) rebuild marked stock.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as arsenal refurbished, with some light spotting on the magazine cut off and left side of the receiver, some minor edge wear, and otherwise limited handling marks. The stock is fine as sanded. Mechanically excellent.



B) U.S. Remington Arms Model 03-A4 Sniper Rifle

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: 03-A3
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06 Springfield
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1241
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Manufactured in 1943. "R.A./flaming bomb/9 43" marked barrel, "R" marked bolt assembly and upper band, and faint "BA/FPL" (Benicia Arsenal/unknown inspector) rebuild mark on the stock. Fitted with a correct Redfield scope base. Absent scope.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as arsenal refurbished, with some minor spotting on the bolt, limited light edge wear, and limited minor handling marks. The stock is very good as sanded and hole repaired with wood filler. Mechanically excellent.



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