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The first step.

Is admitting you have a problem.

Hi, my name is Jim and I'm an addict.  I can't help myself.  It is beyond my control.  I am a oldguncollectoraholic.  I see old guns and I just can't stop myself from getting them at reasonable or better prices.  Today, I went down to Jackson Armory to pick up my Martini Henry I had some work done on and walked out with this as well. It's a Smith Corona WW2 vintage M1903A3.  Original stock, but otherwise a good arsenal example.  Gauged at less than a 1.5 on the muzzle and throat. So, in general, a good shooter.  Which is what I have been looking for.  Honest.  No really! I've been looking for an 03 or 03a3.  No, I'm not lying. I was.  I swear.  Fine, don't believe me.

Anyway, I've found a oldguncollectorsaholics anonymous group.  We meet every Tuesday afternoon at Jackson Armory.
Posted by aepilot_jim at 15:33 
Ooh! Pretty

July 30, 2013 at 4:17 PM 
Finally!!! :-) Now "I" have to find one! LOL

July 31, 2013 at 7:50 PM aepilot_jim said...

Thanks, Jenn

And somehow I just don't believe that you don't already have a pristine, never been issued, example, NFO.

July 31, 2013 at 10:04 PM 

August 11, 2013 at 9:58 AM Old Windways said...

I love the "off brand" manufacturers. My Smith-Corona 03-A3 has a place right next to the Underwood M1 Carbine.

August 11, 2013 at 10:39 AM 
The Meme stuff

 Bear of Very Little Brain Award