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...
https://www.remingtonsociety.org/manufacture-dates/
Caveat: The Oldguns table does have some problems with the production dates for Remington M1903 and M1903A3 rifles. M1903s are listed as ALL...
http://www.vishooter.net/m1903.html
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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For anyone interested with 18K . Interesting not the barrel is standard issue .Not Star gaged reference by the site base drawing number . If...
I know this is not authentic but just for grins>
Are A4 safeties lettered with or without serifs? Also with or without R stamps? :confused:
I purchased this on a whim. It appeared to be in very good condition and close to the military configuration that I can tell. For the most part from...
In 1960 my Dad purchased an '03A3 thru the NRA for what I am told was $10. What he got was a S-C with a 6 L&G barrel Ser# 3610XXX. Barrel has a...
A little slow around here so I thought I post something a little different. Pictures now the story later. ---------- Post added at 09:13 PM...
I've seen Redfield and Leupold for around $22 and S&K for $70. I have one hole at the front rounded end of the receiver and one at the rear flat...
Looking for more information on this rifle. The barrel stamp is SA 2-29 so I would assume this means it was rebarreled with a barrel made in...
I have a 1903A3 with original green reciever and blued bolt, bands etc. What sight hood would have come on the rifle. Blued or Park? Thanks
Picked this Remington 03A3 up a few days ago. 9-43 barrel date. Looking forward to a range trip to see which handloads this rifle prefers. Should...
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I've receintly aquired an 03a3 that is in need of a new barrel.I'd appreciate any recommendations on who to contact to turn this rifle back to a...
I have seen online that the manufacturer for 1903a3 parts stamped "RP" was a contractor for Remington Arms. Does anyone know the time frame for when...
I recently acquired this 1903 Springfield and would like some opinions from the experts. It's serial number 6688xx with an SA 4-17 barrel and the...
I have seen online that Remington marked the trigger guard, floorplate, and magazine spring with an R. Did they also mark the milled follower and...
This is my first post on here so please be patient with me. I've always wanted a 1903 and usually look for them whenever I visit a gunshop. One of my...
Hello All, This is for the experts as well as everyone. Found this 1903A1 on Gunbroker....1903A1 S/N 1519828....Barrel SA 9-40 mounted in pRe-War...
Looking at various 03 rear sight slides I am amazed how the standardized military has such a range of diameters for the rear sight aperature. You...
This rifle and bayonet was given to me a few years ago by my Father in Law before he passed away. Seems I was the only one who showed an interest in...
Any ideas about this Lyman Alaskan? It has no serial number and no provisions for windage or elevation adjustment caps. The bases for the windage and...
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