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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...

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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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    Badger
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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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    Badger
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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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    Badger
    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)

    http://www.remingtonsociety.com/rsa/questions/barrelcodes

    Started by Badger‎, 01-28-2010 07:44 PM
    03a3, 03a4, america, numbers, remington, serial, society
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    Badger
    01-28-2010, 07:44 PM Go to last post

  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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    Badger
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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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    Badger
    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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    Badger
    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
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  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
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  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. Sporter 1903 - Serial Number 1285339

    I mentioned this rifle in the other thread on these going on currently. The stock is aftermarket and not fantastically inletted. I may one day...

    Started by rcathey‎, 12-06-2019 11:38 PM
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  2. Barrel band spring

    Could someone please tell me if the barrel band spring on a Rem. 03-A3, Serial 3988691, bbl date 9-43 should be marked? Thanks in advance.

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  3. REM 03-A3 Marked parts

    Does anyone have a complete list of the parts on a REM 03A3 that should be marked and where to look for the “R”?

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  4. Rock Island 1903, possible NM rifle?

    Greetings! I've used a few threads here for answers, but I seem to be in a unique situation so I thought I would ask around here first. I recently...

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  5. Can I bother someone to check a serial# for me in their SRS?

    Hi fellas, it's been a while. I bought an '03 Springfield this weekend and I am curious about the serial#. I would like to know if I bought something...

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  6. Newly inherited 1903 - help please

    Good evening, I was lucky enough to inherit a Springfield Remington 1903. After doing some digging, I believe it to be a nickel steel model due...

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  7. Question concerning a 1943 Remington 1903

    I traded into a Remington 1903 made in 1942 as per the Remington Collectors website that seems to be in very decent shape. Is this one of the...

    Started by Rifleman188@yahoo‎, 12-03-2019 02:24 PM
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  8. Springfield Tang shims

    Hi,does anyone have a source for the original Springfield tang shims? Failing that, if someone has one, could they possibly give me the...

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  9. Warner & Swasey Mounting Instructions

    I recently purchased a M1913 Warner & Swasey to use on a sniper build I'm working on. Came with the leather case, mounting bracket, and screws. ...

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    instructions, mounting, swasey, warner 1 Attachment(s)
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  10. 1903 or 1903A3 for S&K scope mount

    Hey all. First post. Not in a position to post pics but may be able to keep this simple. I have a Springfield Armory serial number 823,XXX. This...

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  11. My eye on it

    Saw a M1903 in a local shop...Would a 11/29 barrel be correct on a 1.028,??? ser. no. (didn't write down)?

    Started by El Woodman‎, 11-27-2019 05:37 PM
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  12. Remington 1903 magazine catch assembly

    I finally got all the parts together to assemble my 1942 Remington 03 s/n 3225014 which is an 03 with the milled magazine/trigger guard not an 03A3. ...

    Started by iron sights‎, 11-20-2019 03:51 PM
    1903, assembly, catch, magazine, remington 2 Attachment(s)
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  13. M1903 looking for W&S scope M1908 serial 707

    Recently purchased Springfield Armory M1903 serial 352.754 as a deactivated rifle (barrel several times drilled and welded, bolt head milled off) and...

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  14. 1903 Sporter front sight

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  15. Best ammo for Springfield 1903?

    Hey recently won a 1903 Springfield on gun broker. Now i am just wondering what is the best 30-06 ammo for these guys? I had got a box of cheap...

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  16. who has a GI WWII 03a4 redfield scope base with mounting screws for sale

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  17. MINT 1903-A3 Springfield question

    Good morning all!! Happy Tuesday. I've come into possession of a MINT 1903-A3 Springfield that is remarkable. It is a Remington serial number...

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  18. redfield correct scope rings, but............how???

    Hello, H-e-l-l-ooooo, I have the M84 scope, an correct vertical rings screw placement, but how in the heck can I install the rings on the scope when...

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    11-03-2019, 11:19 AM Go to last post

  19. Help with 03A4 Bolt Variations

    I posted this on another forum and didn't get much traffic. Milsurps seems to be a good place to share this. I am attempting to piece together a 03A4...

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  20. Damaged wood

    Hi, I just won this 1903 rifle stock on egun. The wood is a bit damaged, but I think a proper refurbishment is possible. What kind of wood...

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