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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Did the "Early" 1903 Springfield "Stock Bolts" ever have the left side bolt head "slotted" for a standard screwdriver? Circa 1922 to 1930 maybe?? ...
:thup::thdown:Any one have any thoughts about buying the 03A3 recievers that dupage is offering now?
looks like the Navy boys run into a cash-n-carry sale at the south store today...:beerchug:
picked this up in a work trade, lts of holes, and the side ground on to clear the mount. notch ground for a bolt handle did some welding, and...
anyone recognize the sling type/maker, etc.?:wave:
BATTERY "G" 246TH. COAST ARTILLERY (HARBOR DEFENCE) BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA April 9, 1934. Subject: Lost Rifle Cal 30, RIA 353080. To: The...
Found a Springfield 1903 serial #1209584. The barrel is dated 2-42 (RA) punch marked. The finger grooved 2 bolt stock has a serified P, very faint...
OK, take a look at this auction by Greg Martin: http://www.gregmartinauctions.com/auctions/AuctionLot.aspx?LotID=14604 The auction company says...
For some reason I cannot find an A3 action listed for sale anywhere. Got a call tonight from a fella that wants to sell a Remington 1903A3, entire...
:super::lol::D:thup::dancingbanana::rofl: :banghead: I put a bid of $60.00 thinking I would never win it! Can you say wall hanger? 1903 S/A
My Remington A3 # 4088851 carries the following stock markings. The "P" behind the trigger guard. An "O G " on left side of stock. A " S S" stamped...
Greetings to all. This forum is a wealth of information, so I may have a rebarreled rifle. I just picked up a Remington 03A3, Receiver is...
March 26, 1934 To: Capt. Cress 107 So. Morgan St., Chicago, Ill. Dear Sir: You may or may not remember my having told you of an army...
Does anyone have the specifics of the five rifle patents that were determined to infringe the mauser 98 design? I used to have a refernce to an old...
a SRS NM Springfield for me. I am downsizing my collection and would like to get a fair price for it, if not top dollar. TIA RBruce (Robert Sharer)
I've notice that people have been talking about certain 1903 bolts being marked with matching rifle serial numbers. Mine is marked as such, looks...
More pics tried to edit last thread but no joy so here are some more.
Gentlemen looking for some answers on RIA. The rifle serial #is 385xxx it has a RIA 3-18 dated barrel does this sound right? Also the bolt I have a...
Can anyone ID this cartouche on my RIA "S" stock? I haven't found it in any of the books or online. The rifle has a 1918 RIA receiver, a WA 12-41...
John Beard: I have a nice RIA serial number 400,990. The barrel is a very nice SA 6-18. Any chance this is a 1927-30 original barrel? The...
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