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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Could someone enlighten me on the timeframe of use for each model scope used on 1903A4s?
From: Commandant. To: Chief of Ordnance, U.S. Army Subject: Springfield Rifle model 1903. Serial No. 470,868. 1. The Coast Guard has...
anyone seen or heard from Clark Campbell?? a bit worried about him, i emailed him a while back, havnt heard from him... hope he,s ok...:sos:
The instructions that come with head space gauges say to remove the extractor before measuring. What's lost if I slip the the gauge rim under the...
Sporter Stocks The following information is excerpted from an article entitled “United States Rifles, Caliber .30” by Lt. Col Townsend Whelen which...
A gentleman from another forum emailed me about a rifle that had belonged to his great-grandfather. He mentioned that the rifle had some nice...
Whoever drilled and tapped my receiver got the front hole off center causing the front of the scope base to sit off to the right. Just the left edge...
I have a 1903 Remington Stock. Not 03-A3. I recall a topic (perhaps the old Culver Forum?) about the holes drilled in the Butt of 1903 stocks. ...
It's flat- azz COLD!!
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Is there any reason to pick one over the other ? I ask because I have been looking for a Rem but came across an SC. However the SC is alot of money...
The CMP auction describes this mark 1 receiver as original finish. I have never seen a mark 1 with original finish IN you opinion is this original
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS DIVISION OF MILITARY SCIENCE AND TACTICS WCK-s LAWRENCE, KANSAS February 27, 1935. Subject: Loss of Firearm To: ...
I'm hoping those of you that are fluent on SC 03A3 features can help me out. I have some questions regarding bolts used on original guns, so fire...
Does anyone know what these markings mean? They are on the bottom of the stock in front of the floor plate. See attached picture. Thanks, Jarrod
How hard is it to rebarrel the 03A3 ? I had a very well know Smith tell me the 03A3 could be alot of work if the new barrel does not clock correct....
building a replica A4 to sell, and insted of using a real A4 stock, im using a scant grip, and cut the notch by hand, iv done a few in the past, ...
I recently purchased a 1903a4 rifle which was sporterized and I would like to restore it back to its original configuration. I don’t have it in my...
I ask because I'm selling my 03A3 Sporter Stock and was asked if it will fit the 03
I didn't take these, I just set up the link. Did any of you go? http://www.odcmp.com/Photos/09/WesternCMPGames/index.htm Enjoy -Jeff L
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