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Remington or Smith Corona M1903A3?

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#1 ·
This is my first venture into Springfield 1903's, I am in Australia and mostly collect Lithgow No1 MKIII and P14 but now I am looking at collecting a M1903A3 but these are rare in Australia but the 2 I am looking at are

Remington, M1903A3, mint bore, excellent

Smith Corona, M1903A3, mint bore ,excellrnt, 4 groove barrel

Some questions

Who else made M1903A3's ?

Which is a better made rifle ?

Which is rarer?

What to look out for?

Thanks

Cheers
Steve
 
Discussion starter · #10 ·
The SC is described below, I am waitng on pictures

SMITH CORONA 1903A3; 30-06 cal; near mint bore, excellent straight stock, 24'' barrel, SC 7-43 barrel. 4 groove barrel. Boxed FJA and ordnance wheel cartouche on left side of stock. Circle P firing proof and small inspector stamps ahead of trigger guard. Buttplate, bands and swivels are blued finish. This rifle is factory original.
 
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