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...
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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...
United States Rifle, Cal .30, Model 1903 Manual Washington Printing Office Pamphlet No. 1923 Revised October 17th, 1911 Format: 72 pages with two...
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...
Extracted from "United States - Milsurp Knowledge Library" Red Star Remington Model 1903's (Click PIC to Enlarge)(Click PIC to Enlarge) ...
TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....
Springfield 03A3 Rear Sight Removal and Replacement by "Bob S" Note: After you click on images to ENLARGE them, you may find they...
M1903 Private's Manual (1918) Author: Colonel Jas. A. Moss (United States Army) Format: 43 pages Note: After you click on images to ENLARGE...
TM 9-1270 U.S. Rifles, Cal .30, M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3, M1903A4 Sniper Ordnance Maintenance Manual War Department Format: 116 pages with multiple...
An interesting video for Springfield collectors ... :thup:
640 Yard Shooting (1943 1903a3 Rifle) (Videos by YouTube member Ernest "mag30th") Ernest "mag30th" kindly gave us permission to put his two...
Caveat: The Oldguns table does have some problems with the production dates for Remington M1903 and M1903A3 rifles. M1903s are listed as ALL...
Victory Is Our Business (1942) A patriotic motivational film for World War II industrial workers film, located with thanks to member "PBI". It...
Small Arms Instructors Manual (1918) Compiled by the Small Arms Instruction Corps Format: 234 pages - E.P. Dutton @ Company, New York (1918) ...
Basic Manual of Military Small Arms by W.H.B. Smith (Expired Copyright 1943) Observations: by Badger How to load, operate, disassemble,...
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...
Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII U.S. Training Film) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era training film which...
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...
Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....
United States Rifles and Machine Guns (1917) Authors: Fred H. Colvin and Ethan Viall Associate Editors American Machinist Members Society American...
TM9-270 U.S. RIFLE, CAL. .30, M1903A4 (SNIPER'S) CHARACTERISTICS AND OPERATION Published by War Department (Sept 28, 1943 - 30 Pages) ...
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Hello, I am new, so bear with me please!!! I inherited, from my Dad, a WWII, Korea, and Vietnam Vet...yes 3 wars..pretty proud of that.. a rifle,...
Hey Chuck, Was prepping an 03' tonight for sale at a local show this coming weekend. Have never shot it or chambered a round in it till' tonight....
How were the upper band,stacking swivel band and rear band marked and where? were these parts originaly blued ? I am trying to restore a Rem.03A3 and...
A local GS has what is being described to me as an "unissued" Remington 03a3. It has a 1942 SN (based upon the information that I have collected). It...
Hi all, What is the correct stock for a Remington 1903? Also the correct butt plate? Is it the same tight checkered buttplate like the Remington...
Anybody notice CMP is selling Criterion barrels for 1903 and 1903A3?
I am looking to add a 1903a4 to the stable and have been considering this one. The only thing that bothers me is the cartouches on the stock. I can...
New member here. Site looks informative. Hello all.... I just started looking at the detail of national match springfield rifles. Is there any...
Someone might snatch this one up. Looks like one of the early C-stocks to me. "Battle-scarred", but I kinda like it. Looks like it's been through...
Which would be better to have a stable of average clean more or less correct SA. RI, and Remimngton 03s. or instead to have one really collectable...
I just got registered etc This is a practice pic ok text not so much
What Are The Serial Numbers That Would Identify A Remington 03-a4 Sniper? Are There Any Serial Numbers In The 499xxxxx Area? Thanks, Duggaboy
Looking at a sporterized Springfield 03, serial # 1,270,253. Not sure if it is a bubba built sporter or Springfield built. Has a NS marked bolt, no...
So here is the single-heat-treat (low S/N) barrelled action I picked up. I have 95% of the missing parts to restore the rifle to a WW2 era rebuild...
I have an SC 1903A3. It won't feed well at all. It's virtually a single shot. I replaced the spring to ensure I have the proper one. The reality...
Hello all, Please excuse me if I'm beating a dead horse, but I checked back 20 pages, could not find an answer, so please indulge me! I've...
John Bear graciously provided information, in an article authored by himself & C.S. Ferris, about Low Number, Double Heat Treated RIA rifles! ...
I didn't think that modifying serial numbers was legal. :dunno: Take a look. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=138241033 -Jeff...
I have been searching for muzzle cover with a 1943 date. I found this on Epay, but looks fake to me...the strap has a large weave, and I am not sure...
I have a Remington 03A3 Sporter, bought it this way. Anyhow I would like to restore it best I can. Is this a pointless Escapade ? be honest I'm...
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