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I have s smith corona 1903a3 that I bought at a bargin price , It was sportorized at some point way back in its history . The barrel in is so bad I dont know if it would even make a good tomato stake . I am now looking for the right smith to rebarrel this for me , I would prefer someone local in So. Ca. but if I need to ship it off I will . Any suggestions ??
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a new barrel runs for $230 on sportsman guide & GB good luck -
Yes I have two suggestions actually:
1) Get a brand new USGI A3 barrel and have a local gunsmith install it. There are MANY unissued pristine condition barrels still in the wrapper available if you know where to go (gunbroker for example).
2) Get a brand new barrel MADE for you by http://www.douglasbarrels.net/. I just got a chrome-lined barrel made for me for my M1903 Mk 1 Springfield. Can't wait to install it
Douglas barrels is a little bit pricier but hey it's good stuff.WTB: Winchester /Miroki 1895 .30-06; No1. Mk. III SMLE .303 British; M96 Swedish Mauser 6.5x55mm; M39 Finnish Mosin 7.62x54r; S&W 625 .45 ACP; Glock 17.I purge the wicked. The impious madness must end. I shall be the instrument of Armageddon. It has gotten out of hand...Comment
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Or, you could but a new GI, RA 43, 4 groove, threaded, chambered 30/06 with parkerized finish, from me -- It is not suitable for a restoration but great for a "sporter". It is 1" short -- If you are handy, you could do the job yourself --Comment
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