All correct Smith-Corona?

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  • Allen Humphrey
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2010
    • 606

    #1

    All correct Smith-Corona?

    I've been trying to learn for the last few years and I watch a lot of auctions as a way to increase my understanding. It isn't often that I see a rifle that I think is all correct. Now that this one is complete I'll ask the experts: Is there anything wrong with this example of a SC?

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=361859276

    Is that bolt body square safety lug correct as issued?

    and no...I didn't buy it
  • chuckindenver
    Senior Member
    • Sep 2009
    • 3005

    #2
    lot of money for a rebuild...incorrect bolt, repro screws in the rear swivel, safety sleeve is a replacement as well.
    id have to see the insides of the rifle to tell more..
    bolt should be blued, X marked, swepted safety lug.
    if it aint broke...fix it till it finally is.

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    • Allen Humphrey
      Senior Member
      • Jul 2010
      • 606

      #3
      Good eye on the screws! Didn't notice those.

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      • John Beard
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2009
        • 2275

        #4
        The bolt was made by Commercial Controls (marked "CC") and is a replacement.
        The bolt sleeve was made by Bay Products (marked "B.P.") and is a replacement.
        The safety lock appears to be a Remington, but that's a guess.
        The butt swivel has been refinished, i.e., replaced, and installed with incorrect screws.
        The two-bolt stock is not contemporary with the rifle's serial number and is a replacement.
        The Gotham Pressed Steel front sight cover is a replacement.
        The trigger guard is not contemporary with the rifle's serial number. It should be a small bow.

        Other than what's wrong with it, the rifle is correct.

        Hope this helps.

        J.B.

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