Forum for discussions about the M1903/1903A3/A4 Springfield Rifle
(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...
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...
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...
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...
An interesting video for Springfield collectors ... :thup:
United States Rifle, Cal .30, Model 1903 Manual Washington Printing Office Pamphlet No. 1923 Revised October 17th, 1911 Format: 72 pages with two...
TM 9-1270 U.S. Rifles, Cal .30, M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3, M1903A4 Sniper Ordnance Maintenance Manual War Department Format: 116 pages with multiple...
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...
M1903 Private's Manual (1918) Author: Colonel Jas. A. Moss (United States Army) Format: 43 pages Note: After you click on images to ENLARGE...
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Caveat: The Oldguns table does have some problems with the production dates for Remington M1903 and M1903A3 rifles. M1903s are listed as ALL...
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Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....
TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....
TM9-270 U.S. RIFLE, CAL. .30, M1903A4 (SNIPER'S) CHARACTERISTICS AND OPERATION Published by War Department (Sept 28, 1943 - 30 Pages) ...
Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII U.S. Training Film) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era training film which...
Small Arms Instructors Manual (1918) Compiled by the Small Arms Instruction Corps Format: 234 pages - E.P. Dutton @ Company, New York (1918) ...
United States Rifles and Machine Guns (1917) Authors: Fred H. Colvin and Ethan Viall Associate Editors American Machinist Members Society American...
Extracted from "United States - Milsurp Knowledge Library" Red Star Remington Model 1903's (Click PIC to Enlarge)(Click PIC to Enlarge) ...
Victory Is Our Business (1942) A patriotic motivational film for World War II industrial workers film, located with thanks to member "PBI". It...
Basic Manual of Military Small Arms by W.H.B. Smith (Expired Copyright 1943) Observations: by Badger How to load, operate, disassemble,...
Springfield 03A3 Rear Sight Removal and Replacement by "Bob S" Note: After you click on images to ENLARGE them, you may find they...
640 Yard Shooting (1943 1903a3 Rifle) (Videos by YouTube member Ernest "mag30th") Ernest "mag30th" kindly gave us permission to put his two...
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I need an extractor and my question is can I buy an NOS extractor and just put it on the bolt or does it need to be fitted? The one I have is smooth...
Noticed a Z series 03A4 on Gunbroker for sale. Never saw one before. Can some one please educate me on what they are? At $7700 they must be...
We're Lyman Alaskan scopes used on 1903 a4 rifles? We're all mounts Redfield? Thanks,
I recently picked up a Remington 03A3. The barrel looks like it may have been originally stamped 3 43 but then restamped with a 1 over/in the 3 and a...
I have had this one for a while. Just decided to post a few photos and ask about the cartouche. Thoughts? Thanks in advance
Evening all.... My American Legion Post has 9 1903's. 1 Rock Island, 7 Springfields and 1 Remington. Dating from 1903 (118XXX) to 1942 (318XXXX)....
I recently came across and purchased a 1903 stamped by Rock Island Arsenal but with a Springfield serial number of 1,293,033. It has the correct C...
I bought a 1903 at a local gun store yesterday. It has a 1911 Rock Island receiver with a 1918 Springfield barrel. It looks like a typical arsenal...
Hello, picked up this 1918 Springfield 1903. Barrel marked 1917. Has a Ra-p stamp and SA rebuild mark. Also has a hatcher hole and electro pencilee...
If anyone is interested, I have a A3 REM. Dated 5-44 barrel still in coamoline and wrap. If any interest I’ll post in the for sale section. Thanks.
Hi. I am looking into purchasing a 1903 to use as a shooter hopefully with the ability to shoot modern 30-06 ammo. I don’t have a lot of...
What markings did the sight protector have for the Singer manufactured 1903A3?
May I solicit some opinions of originality to this Remington 1903 modified hardware serial number range 309X? Thanks in advance.
I thought you guys might find this interesting. While looking for something else, I came across the shipping documents for the two 03-A3's I got...
SA barrel, 9-19 date...In addition, there is "W L 7 2", "CR", a sideways "V" and what could be a "6" or "9" or "G"...I don't know barrel codes,...
The presumably replacement 'pistol grip' style stock on a Remington 1903 serial # 306xxxx rifle I am purchasing has a "V" style stamp marking along...
Interesting piece went for 1600 to somebody who obviously knew what it was and I hope will appreciate it. I was tempted but I did not need another...
Greetings! I was going through my box of spares the other day and ran across a bolt made by Remington stamped with an R in a circle on the extractor...
I can't find anything about this rifle. It looks a kind of neat though. ...
Just got a great deal on a RIA 1903 rifle serial # 323277 that'll be here next week. It has a '43 Sedgley barrel marked USMC, straight bolt handle,...
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