My NEW "Typewriter" Smith-Corona M1903A3 Rifle

**GIZMO8Z** · 08-10-2012, 10:36 PM

Thanks, Sam!

I just checked and this bayonet doesn't even fit on my M1903A3!

**MarkV** · 08-11-2012, 10:24 AM

Congratulations on the new position, Joe!! And, also on the score of that beautiful '03!!

**GIZMO8Z** · 08-11-2012, 02:22 PM

by MarkV

Congratulations on the new position, Joe!! And, also on the score of that beautiful '03!!

Thank you very much! Long time no see, I hope all is well!

**moaning minnie** · 08-11-2012, 04:42 PM

very nice rifle joe,

and good luck with the new job,regards dave.

**samnev** · 08-11-2012, 05:42 PM

by GIZMO8Z

Thanks, Sam!

I just checked and this bayonet doesn't even fit on my M1903A3!

Joe,
It should fit on your 03A3. As I said I have the same bayonet on my 03A3's. Check the bayonet stud channel on your M1 bayonet. I'll bet there is some crud is in there that keeps you from mounting it. I found that if high pressure water jet doesn't work a small Swiss file will clean up the channel of any accumulated crud or rust. Do you or a friend have an M1 Garand you can try it on. If so and it doesn't fit you'll know it's the stud channel that's the problem. Good luck I hope you get it on.
Sam

**GIZMO8Z** · 08-15-2012, 12:11 AM

by samnev

Joe,
It should fit on your 03A3. As I said I have the same bayonet on my 03A3's. Check the bayonet stud channel on your M1 bayonet. I'll bet there is some crud is in there that keeps you from mounting it. I found that if high pressure water jet doesn't work a small Swiss file will clean up the channel of any accumulated crud or rust. Do you or a friend have an M1 Garand you can try it on. If so and it doesn't fit you'll know it's the stud channel that's the problem. Good luck I hope you get it on.
Sam

Hi Sam,

Sorry for the tardy reply! I have tried the bayonet on a Garand and it fits nicely. No luck on my M1903A3.