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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Hello, as you know I am a new member, i joined because you seem to have a lot of people with experience and knowldege about Milsurps particularly...
If I had the extra cash, this gun would not still be for sale - 1903 Springfiled Rifle : Bolt Action at GunBroker.com
I received my new stock for my 1903A3 from the CMP and it fits very nicely excely for one thing. The barrel is loose at the end and will wobble...
1943 03A3 with 4 Groove Barrel. Got to the Range today to test a Pig Hunting load. I will be heading to Fort Hunter Liggett in 2 Weeks. Weather...
I recently acquired an action cover made of ruberized or backed, OD canvas. It has 3 snaps and a thong at the end. Inside it is stamped "S-1942". ...
My Trigger pull is just to heavy I like the 2-Stage, just want it lighter, atleast down to #3.5 or even #2.5 if possible. Can it be lightened...
Hello everybody, thought i'd better check in as i might need you folks someday.Just got a 10-19 o3 barreled action that i would like to set up as an...
I'm conversing with a fellow who is selling what he calls a "1903 barrel". These are the pictures: It looks like an 03A3 barrel, but I'm not...
I am looking for a repro USMC sight set for a 1903A3 SC . I understand they were made by gun smith named Bill Benz, dcm450@comcast.com. I tried...
I picked this one up awhile ago, it is in amazing shape.
I'm a new member who is not a collector, but who is intersted in military rifles. I have a 1903 Springfield which I came into some years ago and put...
Just bought a Springfield '03, serial number 14430xx, barrel SA 4-32 I checked the manufacture dates for this serial number on old guns.net and it...
I recently received a vintage Weaver K8 in excellent condition from a friend. My question is whether there is any documented use of a K8 by the US...
I am buying a new CMP stock for my 1903 and want to know if there are any opinions on getting a finish that is similar to the original one. I plan...
I have come to the conclusion I can't leave anything alone, for long time now I have had the idea of building a NM O3 Service Rifle for accross the...
Hello all, Not sure were to post this. On page 180 in THE SPRINGFIELD 1903 RIFLES, by Brophy is a great picture of 3 factory workers at "present"...
I have a RIA 1903 serial # 314xxx, 1918 year... This 1903 barrel has no marking, no front peep sight, no rear windage sight... Front and rear...
Come from the SMLE side - no knowledge of Springfields and not connected in any way with the following. Saw today a nice looking rifle Springfield...
When were the early 1903 triggerguards modified with the pin? These were only used on rebuilds and not original production, correct?
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