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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Dear Fans of the Springers. New member here. with a single Remington 1903a3. Was visiting my local dealer last year and he had just got...
I have a Smith-Corona 1903A3 ser#36381xx,It has a I believe Redfield adjustable target rear sight with gradations from 0-600 on the right side and a...
Can someone tell me how to read the SRS sales list? Sometimes I'm not sure about what the stuff behind the S/N means. Just to give a few examples: ...
Gang: sorry no pics, but just picked up what seems an odd 1903 handguard. 1. it has the fixturing slot 2. above slot are 3 stamped letters ...
Finally got to the range to heat up my 12/43 Remington 03A3. Been working up some CB loads for as-issued military matches this Spring. Cast up some...
sorry for the horrible pics, more to come. 1932 Springfield 1903 barrel SA 7/32 I am told this is a single bolt forward? . ser. 12475xx all...
I just joined so hello to all. I signed up to see about some questions I have on a Smith Corona 03a3 the sn# 4809xxx the receiver was made in 1944...
My Mom found these photos of My grandfather while cleaning out His Appartment as He is going to Hospice care.I believe these photos were taken in...
I am cleaning up a 1903 low S/N 81619 which places it in 1905 Mfg. barrel is marked RA 1917. The bolt is stamped "B" It appears to be in pretty good...
Got this last month from someone I met at a local gun show. Here are my M1903s together:
Greetings to all Col. Brophy does not have a lot to say about the Model 1903 rifles produced at Rock Island Arsenal so I will ask the experts...
GunReports.com shows how to excess headspace in the 1903 and '03A3 Springfield rifles better than the way Granddad did it. If you have access to a...
From the CMP: BOLT ACTION RIFLES NOW AVAILABLE: CMP has completed the inspection and sorting of all the model M1903, M1903A3, M1917, and Krag...
Guys, I managed to purchase a "few" 1903 handguards. Keep in mind, I am looking to restore my 1903 Springfield with SN: 1203552. This has been...
The Puyallup show was a good one. We got there at the opening bell and pretty much finished up by 1130 when it began to get crowded; it was big...
Mods: Hope that it's OK to post a continuing auction. Thought boardmembers might find this one particularly interesting/instructional. Below is...
Since CMP is NOW selling 1903s that are "Low Number" rifles that are not safe to shoot with full ball ammo, and who is to say how "LOW" power reloads...
I have two Remington 03-A3s for which I would appreciate information. Both are Remingtons with 2-groove barrels. Serial No. 3 754 044 with 5-43 RA...
I'm going to be looking for an 03A3 for cast bullet match shooting (100-300 yds) and am wondering whether stock pins vs bolts are a concern for 1600...
at the end of one of the replica A4,s im building, using a non drill rifle receiver, that was at one time sporterized, i matchfaced barrel and...
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