Smith Corona Typewriter Company · Rifle · Out Of Production · 1942
| Weight (empty) | 3912 g (138.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1105 mm (43.50") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 820 m/s (2690 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3892 J (2871 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
The Smith Corona M1903A3 is a bolt-action service rifle produced by the Smith-Corona Typewriter Company in Syracuse, New York during World War II. It is a simplified, mass-production-friendly variant of the iconic M1903 Springfield, adopted in 1942 to supplement the M1 Garand in arming American forces. To accelerate output, the design eliminated forged-and-machined parts in favor of stamped components - including a stamped buttplate, trigger guard, and floorplate - while moving the rear sight to...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Springfield Armory (parent design); Smith Corona engineering team (production simplifications)