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  1. Sticky Thread Firearms photography

    (I don't know if I ran this on the old CSP forum or not. In view of the fact that there has been a lot of discussion about posting pictures, I...

    Started by Rick the Librarian‎, 03-07-2009 09:43 AM
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  2. Sticky Thread How to clean a Warner & Swasey Musket Sight

    To start the whole story, I took off all W&S Musket Sights from the rifles I have them with, I took all of the spare ones I had around (including the...

    Started by Promo‎, 01-02-2013 12:18 PM
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  3. Post Sticky Thread Remington 1903A3 (displaying original configuration and finish)

    The question of what the original parts and finish of a Remington 1903A3 comes up very often, as most 1903A3's were refinished during arsenal...

    Started by Harlan (Deceased)‎, 02-05-2010 12:25 PM
    configuration, displaying, finish, original, remington 26 Attachment(s)
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  4. Post Sticky Thread Model 1903 and Mauser Patent Infringments

    Here is the little write up on the Mauser patents. The original article from The 1915 Outers publication was posted by Michael Petrov on the old CSP...

    Started by JGaynor‎, 11-01-2010 08:20 AM
    1903, infringments, mauser, model, patent
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  5. Arrow Sticky Thread The Guns at Springfield (DOD Video)

    An interesting video for Springfield collectors ... :thup:

    Started by Badger‎, 08-31-2010 11:29 AM
    dod, guns, springfield, video
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  6. Post Sticky Thread United States Rifle, Cal .30, Model 1903 Manual

    United States Rifle, Cal .30, Model 1903 Manual Washington Printing Office Pamphlet No. 1923 Revised October 17th, 1911 Format: 72 pages with two...

    Started by Badger‎, 04-13-2010 01:45 PM
    1903, cal, manual, model, rifle, states, united
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  7. Post Sticky Thread TM 9-1270 U.S. Rifles, Cal .30, M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3, M1903A4 Sniper

    TM 9-1270 U.S. Rifles, Cal .30, M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3, M1903A4 Sniper Ordnance Maintenance Manual War Department Format: 116 pages with multiple...

    Started by Badger‎, 04-13-2010 01:43 PM
    cal, m1903, rifles, sniper
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  8. Post Sticky Thread M1903 - Individual Instruction in Rifle Practice (A.E.F No. 1418 G-5) (1918)

    M1903 - Individual Instruction in Rifle Practice (A.E.F No. 1418 G-5) (1918) Author: Colonel A.J. Macnab Jr (United States Army) Reprinted November...

    Started by Badger‎, 04-13-2010 01:41 PM
    1418, 1918, aef, individual, instruction, m1903, practice, rifle
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  9. Post Sticky Thread M1903 Private's Manual (1918)

    M1903 Private's Manual (1918) Author: Colonel Jas. A. Moss (United States Army) Format: 43 pages Note: After you click on images to ENLARGE...

    Started by Badger‎, 04-13-2010 01:40 PM
    1918, m1903, manual, private
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    04-13-2010, 01:40 PM Go to last post

  10. Post Sticky Thread The Remington Society of America (Remington 03, 03A3, 03-A4 Serial Numbers)

    https://www.remingtonsociety.org/manufacture-dates/

    Started by Badger‎, 01-28-2010 07:44 PM
    03a3, 03a4, america, numbers, remington, serial, society
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  11. Post Sticky Thread U.S. Military Dates of Manufacture (OldGuns.Net)

    Caveat: The Oldguns table does have some problems with the production dates for Remington M1903 and M1903A3 rifles. M1903s are listed as ALL...

    Started by Badger‎, 01-01-2010 09:51 AM
    dates, manufacture, military, oldgunsnet
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  12. Post Sticky Thread Vi Shooter's Web Pages - Extensive Information on M1903 & Variants

    http://www.vishooter.net/m1903.html

    Submitted by Badger‎, 11-24-2009 10:27 AM
    extensive, information, m1903, pages, shooter, variants, web
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    11-24-2009 10:27 AM Go to last post

  13. Post Sticky Thread Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films)

    Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....

    Started by Badger‎, 11-04-2009 01:47 PM
    arms, films, fundamentals, small, training, weapons, wwii
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    Badger
    11-04-2009, 01:47 PM Go to last post

  14. Post Sticky Thread TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994)

    TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....

    Started by Badger‎, 11-04-2009 11:38 AM
    1994, ammunition, army, data, sheets, tm27
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    11-04-2009, 11:38 AM Go to last post

  15. Post Sticky Thread TM9-270 U.S. Rifle, Cal. .30, M1903a4 (Sniper's) Characteristics and Operation

    TM9-270 U.S. RIFLE, CAL. .30, M1903A4 (SNIPER'S) CHARACTERISTICS AND OPERATION Published by War Department (Sept 28, 1943 - 30 Pages) ...

    Started by Badger‎, 10-14-2009 11:41 AM
    cal, characteristics, operation, rifle, sniper
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    Badger
    10-14-2009, 11:41 AM Go to last post

  16. Post Sticky Thread Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII and Korean era U.S. Training Films)

    Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII U.S. Training Film) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era training film which...

    Started by Badger‎, 10-11-2009 05:29 PM
    effects, era, films, infantry, korean, training, weapons, wwii
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    Badger
    10-11-2009, 05:29 PM Go to last post

  17. Post Sticky Thread Small Arms Instructors Manual (1918)

    Small Arms Instructors Manual (1918) Compiled by the Small Arms Instruction Corps Format: 234 pages - E.P. Dutton @ Company, New York (1918) ...

    Started by Badger‎, 09-28-2009 03:44 PM
    1918, arms, instructors, manual, small
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    Badger
    09-28-2009, 03:44 PM Go to last post

  18. Post Sticky Thread United States Rifles and Machine Guns (1917)

    United States Rifles and Machine Guns (1917) Authors: Fred H. Colvin and Ethan Viall Associate Editors American Machinist Members Society American...

    Started by Badger‎, 09-21-2009 02:49 PM
    1917, guns, machine, rifles, states, united
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    Badger
    09-21-2009, 02:49 PM Go to last post

  19. Post Sticky Thread Red Star Remington Model 1903's

    Extracted from "United States - Milsurp Knowledge Library" Red Star Remington Model 1903's (Click PIC to Enlarge)(Click PIC to Enlarge) ...

    Started by Badger‎, 09-14-2009 10:06 AM
    1903, model, red, remington, star
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    Badger
    09-14-2009, 10:06 AM Go to last post

  20. Post Sticky Thread Victory Is Our Business (1942)

    Victory Is Our Business (1942) A patriotic motivational film for World War II industrial workers film, located with thanks to member "PBI". It...

    Started by Badger‎, 09-09-2009 03:42 PM
    1942, business, victory
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    Badger
    09-09-2009, 03:42 PM Go to last post

  21. Post Sticky Thread Basic Manual of Military Small Arms by W.H.B. Smith

    Basic Manual of Military Small Arms by W.H.B. Smith (Expired Copyright 1943) Observations: by Badger How to load, operate, disassemble,...

    Started by Badger‎, 09-09-2009 01:51 PM
    arms, basic, manual, military, small, smith, whb
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    Badger
    09-09-2009, 01:51 PM Go to last post

  22. Post Sticky Thread Springfield 03A3 Rear Sight Removal and Replacement

    Springfield 03A3 Rear Sight Removal and Replacement by "Bob S" Note: After you click on images to ENLARGE them, you may find they...

    Started by Badger‎, 09-09-2009 01:31 PM
    03a3, rear, removal, replacement, sight, springfield
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    Badger
    09-09-2009, 01:31 PM Go to last post

  23. Post Sticky Thread 640 Yard Shooting (1943 1903a3 Rifle)

    640 Yard Shooting (1943 1903a3 Rifle) (Videos by YouTube member Ernest "mag30th") Ernest "mag30th" kindly gave us permission to put his two...

    Started by Badger‎, 09-09-2009 12:03 PM
    1943, 640, rifle, shooting, yard
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  1. a4 sporter?

    I scored another Springfield sporter to work on, should be delivered this week. The original old-style Redfield base and rings are a nice bonus,...

    Started by ssgross‎, 07-01-2021 02:47 PM
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  2. Rubber washers on the barrel of a 03A3 RIA rebuild?

    Hello I am cleaning up a cmp certified RA 1903a3 rifle with barrel date 8-43 that was rebuilt at RIA and noticed there are 3 rubber washers on the...

    Started by Freestateguy‎, 11-22-2021 11:17 PM
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  3. Need help IDing 1903A3 bolt sleeve/safety

    Hello, I am documenting a RA 1903A3 serial 35831xx with a 8-43 RA barrel. It has a boxed RIA/EB rebuild stamp on its scant stock. I have everything...

    Started by Freestateguy‎, 11-24-2021 12:44 PM
    bolt, iding, sleeve or safety 4 Attachment(s)
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    11-28-2021, 08:15 PM Go to last post

  4. SRS check on Springfield 03 with USMC traits

    Recently picked up another 03 and it has quite a few USMC traits along with it being within 2k sn of 2 documented USMC rifles. Could I get someone to...

    Started by Mt203‎, 11-21-2021 09:28 AM
    check, springfield, srs, traits, usmc
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  5. National Ordnance A3

    The one I have is serial number 6000034. The few I've seen or heard of have numbers beginning with 5. Has anyone seen a "6"?

    Started by ArtPahl‎, 11-23-2021 01:09 PM
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    11-26-2021, 02:38 AM Go to last post

  6. Type C Stock

    Mine has the letter S stamped above the number 9 in the cut-off notch. The head of both cross bolts are stamped with the number 2. I'm curious as...

    Started by ArtPahl‎, 11-23-2021 01:15 PM
    stock, type
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    RCS
    11-23-2021, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  7. Question 03 History help please

    I got a Springfield Arsenal 03 recently. Arsenal rebuilt with circle a barrel dtd. 9/43, scant stock. Serial num. 847561, anyone know how I can find...

    Started by bigdummy‎, 10-23-2021 07:37 PM
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  8. 1903 stock fitting question for the experts

    Specifically about wood-to-metal contact in the area "around" the tang...I mean the wings, or the flared undersides, not the underside where where...

    Started by ssgross‎, 11-16-2021 05:52 PM
    1903, experts, fitting, question, stock
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    11-22-2021, 06:51 PM Go to last post

  9. my new, broken 1903a3

    I found and acquired a 1903a3 that needs some TLC. It's stock is broken at the wrist. The bolt handle has been mutilated, and the barrel was cut...

    Started by ssgross‎, 03-29-2021 10:36 AM
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    11-16-2021, 11:34 AM Go to last post

  10. Replacement stock on previously sporterized 1903a3 - several questions

    First post – thanks for letting join this site. My dad passed away last year and I inherited his sporterized 1903a3. He took a lot of mule and...

    Started by gentwocoog‎, 12-08-2020 12:59 PM
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    previously, questions, replacement, sporterized, stock 9 Attachment(s)
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    11-16-2021, 05:25 AM Go to last post

  11. RIA 1903 S/N 398186

    I recently purchased a RIA 1903 with serial number 398186. From information on the Forum and links to other sites, I determined that this was a...

    Started by jjspearson‎, 11-12-2021 01:36 PM
    1903, ria, s or n 8 Attachment(s)
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    11-15-2021, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  12. Another m1903 with questions

    Hello I have a springfield armory m1903 that my father gave me and I'm just trying to figure out what I have because I'm selling my guns and don't...

    Started by parkerdog‎, 11-14-2021 11:22 PM
    m1903, questions
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    browningautorifle
    11-15-2021, 01:37 AM Go to last post

  13. Air Service 1903 Magazine

    These aren't often seen so I thought I'd share. This came from an online auction which, admittedly, I knew did not offer shipping. After...

    Started by rcathey‎, 10-30-2021 09:15 PM
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    1903, air, magazine, service 5 Attachment(s)
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    11-11-2021, 12:33 PM Go to last post

  14. I just received a 1903 Modified

    Looks like a nice Remington 1903 from WW2 era. It's serial range is 330xxxx, with barrel rollmarked 4-42. The replacement stock is stamped faintly...

    Started by SFC Higgins‎, 08-21-2021 03:30 PM
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    1903, modified, received
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    11-06-2021, 07:58 AM Go to last post

  15. Question Air Service Rifle

    I am about to start an Air Service Rifle project and I need advice. Ive got quite a few '03s the select from. Im handy at wood and metal work. I...

    Started by 1903Collector‎, 11-02-2021 02:56 AM
    air, rifle, service 4 Attachment(s)
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    11-04-2021, 11:12 PM Go to last post

  16. Fun With Rifle Grenades

    Brazilian Troops, somewhere in Italy, September 1944

    Started by M1903Guy‎, 11-04-2021 08:49 PM
    fun, grenades, rifle 1 Attachment(s)
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    11-04-2021, 08:49 PM Go to last post

  17. Why U.S. Govt Still Making 03/A3's in 1944?

    By 1944 with millions of M1 Garands and millions of M1 Carbines having been made and still in massive Wartime Production, why were Remington 03A3s...

    Started by Hammer‎, 10-10-2021 07:27 PM
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    03 or a3, 1944, govt, making 4 Attachment(s)
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    Rick the Librarian
    11-03-2021, 01:43 PM Go to last post

  18. Inherited 1903 Springfield (in family over 65 years)

    Greetings, I just inherited my grandpa's 1903 Springfield and am trying to get a clearer picture of the weapon. Unfortunately he never told my father...

    Started by Kizhuyak‎, 06-10-2021 05:05 PM
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    Kizhuyak
    11-02-2021, 02:20 PM Go to last post

  19. 1903A3 Remington Stock

    Hello-I have acquired a Remington stock from a family member and was looking for any additional info. My uncle had bought this rifle and put a...

    Started by Kedrs48‎, 08-06-2021 02:01 PM
    remington, stock 5 Attachment(s)
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    browningautorifle
    11-02-2021, 11:30 AM Go to last post

  20. Springfield M1903, manu year 1919, original stock, 1942 barrel?

    Recently inherited this piece and preparing to clean it up and am researching it the best I can to understand its provenance and characteristics. ...

    Started by Alex.California‎, 10-24-2021 04:03 PM
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    Rick the Librarian
    10-30-2021, 08:36 PM Go to last post
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