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640 Yard Shooting (1943 1903a3 Rifle) (Videos by YouTube member Ernest "mag30th") Ernest "mag30th" kindly gave us permission to put his two...
Basic Manual of Military Small Arms by W.H.B. Smith (Expired Copyright 1943) Observations: by Badger How to load, operate, disassemble,...
(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...
Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....
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...
Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII U.S. Training Film) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era training film which...
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...
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...
Extracted from "United States - Milsurp Knowledge Library" Red Star Remington Model 1903's (Click PIC to Enlarge)(Click PIC to Enlarge) ...
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...
Small Arms Instructors Manual (1918) Compiled by the Small Arms Instruction Corps Format: 234 pages - E.P. Dutton @ Company, New York (1918) ...
Springfield 03A3 Rear Sight Removal and Replacement by "Bob S" Note: After you click on images to ENLARGE them, you may find they...
An interesting video for Springfield collectors ... :thup:
https://www.remingtonsociety.org/manufacture-dates/
TM 9-1270 U.S. Rifles, Cal .30, M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3, M1903A4 Sniper Ordnance Maintenance Manual War Department Format: 116 pages with multiple...
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) ...
Caveat: The Oldguns table does have some problems with the production dates for Remington M1903 and M1903A3 rifles. M1903s are listed as ALL...
United States Rifle, Cal .30, Model 1903 Manual Washington Printing Office Pamphlet No. 1923 Revised October 17th, 1911 Format: 72 pages with two...
United States Rifles and Machine Guns (1917) Authors: Fred H. Colvin and Ethan Viall Associate Editors American Machinist Members Society American...
http://www.vishooter.net/m1903.html
Victory Is Our Business (1942) A patriotic motivational film for World War II industrial workers film, located with thanks to member "PBI". It...
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Local gun show this weekend. Ran across a fairly clean mark I. Nice bore with 1919 date. The SN was close to my mark I, which was a confirmed...
Have the chance to pick up original finish Mark1. Stock is a non original finger groove. Mark1 cutoff and trigger changed out. Nice sling. 400.00...
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
Good Morning: Could someone tell me what the initials /letters AAC or it might be AAO on the leftside of the butt stock of a 1903 Springfield...
Other than the last two digits of the SN, what would be the purpose of stamping "57" into the back of the cocking piece?
Marking Restoration Work! I’ve made a plan and started today using a new mark “MP” in an oval. Both these rifles were Stock-up major restorations....
Can anyone identify the unit by these markings on top of this buttplate ? This buttplate has been on this early single bolt stock for a long time. ...
Who are the manufactures for RP on some parts and BP on bolt sleeves I have seen? Thank you. 82ABN DIV 6yrs, Jump Master, Cobra Crewchief,...
Going to be participating in some historic sniper matches--who would be a good smith who can do some match prep for my M1903 while retaining historic...
Quick newbie question: I have just acquired a Smith Corona 03A3 with issue sights. What bullet, weight, and velocity should I load for best...
I am going to look at a very nice 03A3 but the dates between the barrel(9/42) and receiver(5/43) seem to be farther apart than I would expect. Is...
Hello Milsurpers< May I get an SRS check for M1903 Springfield serial number 1511565 with an SA 5/38 barrel. Thank you. Jason
Gentlemen, May I please have an SRS check on the following serial number: 1439366 It is a 1933 number and the rifle is supposed to have a Sept...
Hello Springfield fans! Could I please have an SRS check on M1903 Springfield SN 1499397. Barrel date SA 1-38. Thanks!:wave:
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Just received this 'gift' today. It is marked U.S. Springfield Armory on the receiver, along with the above description. I presume it's a training...
On 11/22 & 11/23 Amoskeag Auction will be sellin much of his 03 collection. Anyone here going? I will be attending the preview Thursday evening after...
This SA 1903 was purchased at Golden State sometime ago (cost $39.95) serial number 1,479546 without the Hatcher hole and barrel dated SA 9-35. At...
Would a M1938 -style drift slide (beautifully blued , with the flat top) be used on a mid-1930's NM rifle?.....Reason I ask is I have one which came...
Chabot Gun Club will be having it's 2nd Axis/Allied bolt gun match this year. The date will be Sept.20th (Sunday) Cost is $12 and it is a 50 shot...
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