Smith Corona barrel question

[Cass]

The Smith Corona barrel in the link has what appears to be a screw hole in the side of the barrel threads. See pictures 6 and 8 in the attached link. The barrel came off of an original SC barreled receiver. The hole does not go into the chamber.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=208480695

I've had several SC's but have never had a loose barrel. What the purpose of the small hole?

Thanks,
Cass

[Mike D]

The barrel was taken off a receiver that was drilled and tapped. It probably had a two-piece scope base, each one having two holes. I think Leupold one-piece bases have two holes up front, also.

[Cass]

Mike:

Thanks, I see it now. It's good to get my first stupid question of the year behind me, ha!

Thanks,
Cass

[Tom]

The barrel was taken off a receiver that was drilled and tapped. It probably had a two-piece scope base, each one having two holes. I think Leupold one-piece bases have two holes up front, also.

I have been bidding on this barrel (for a spare), but the bid has gone from 150 to 175. Maybe I am just making some poor soul, who really needs it, to have to pay more, so I will drop out before it goes higher. Looks like still a good price for SC and date matches my rifle. Do you think the drill mark on barrel threads would have been a problem? In my field of elec. work, any dent etc. to a "leading thread" will grind-off other threads when screwing it in.

[Mike D]

Plan on shooting that new SC A3 alot, don't ya, Tom! I would guess the threads smoothed out a little upon removal, also.

Take your time on finding a barrel, and I'll keep an eye out for ya.

[Tom]

Plan on shooting that new SC A3 alot, don't ya, Tom! I would guess the threads smoothed out a little upon removal, also.

Take your time on finding a barrel, and I'll keep an eye out for ya.

Thanks Mike, for the decision making. I imagine a "thread file" could have cleaned up those 2 threads, but whats the hurry, right? I see S/C and I want it. It is 2 months off on rifle date. Probably the closest date I'll ever find but the rifle is sporterized so it will never matter.

[Mike D]

SC barrels pop up on a more or less regular basis, just not near as often as the regular supply of RA barrels.

The one in question has a very nice finish and will probably exceed $200.

[Tom]

SC barrels pop up on a more or less regular basis, just not near as often as the regular supply of RA barrels.

The one in question has a very nice finish and will probably exceed $200.

You are correct!! It went for $223.00

[Marine A5 Sniper]

I have a new, never fired, SC barrel. It may be time to auction that puppy!

Jim

[wolley]

I have a new, never fired, SC barrel. It may be time to auction that puppy!

Jim

Please do!