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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I've recently commited myself to shooting my Remington 03-A3 in matches this year so I took the old girl out of the safe the other day and was...
I have a friend's REmingtin 03-A3 for safe keeping. It looks to have very little wear, stock markings are sharp and the serial # and barrel markings...
What is the chemical composition of the salts used for: (1) Smooth blued parts? (Finish on 1903a3 stamped parts) (2) Parkerized parts? (Finish on...
So I finally managed to take some pictures of the Remington Model 1903 that I posted about a few weeks ago. Here's the link to the original post: ...
J. Unertl USMC Snipper 8X Power Scpoe - eBay (item 190516721159 end time Apr-05-11 19:59:43 PDT) VERIFICATION ON THIS OFFERING? Authentic...
16744 Model 1903 A4 Sniper Rifle Bolt Body $295.00 Details Order Looks nice
ok fellas need some help here, young guy i know asked me to do a thorough full dissambly cleaning of a pretty nice 1903A3 that was given to him by a...
Just acquired my first SA 03 after a few months of research and lurking here (still not nearly enough I know now!) My intent was to find a mostly...
Some 1903 parts that are not rare but often difficult to find: cut-off -5 also know about a -3 too follower with drawing number early...
Here are some pictureds of the rifle my Dad and brother had built in the 60's. Took it to the range today for the first time in over 20 years. Base...
First off, I am a carbine/garand collector and have only a small knowledge of 03's He is needing a handguard for a mostly original 1917 dated SA...
For anyone interested with 18K . Interesting not the barrel is standard issue .Not Star gaged reference by the site base drawing number . If...
I know this is not authentic but just for grins>
Are A4 safeties lettered with or without serifs? Also with or without R stamps? :confused:
I purchased this on a whim. It appeared to be in very good condition and close to the military configuration that I can tell. For the most part from...
In 1960 my Dad purchased an '03A3 thru the NRA for what I am told was $10. What he got was a S-C with a 6 L&G barrel Ser# 3610XXX. Barrel has a...
A little slow around here so I thought I post something a little different. Pictures now the story later. ---------- Post added at 09:13 PM...
I've seen Redfield and Leupold for around $22 and S&K for $70. I have one hole at the front rounded end of the receiver and one at the rear flat...
Looking for more information on this rifle. The barrel stamp is SA 2-29 so I would assume this means it was rebarreled with a barrel made in...
I have a 1903A3 with original green reciever and blued bolt, bands etc. What sight hood would have come on the rifle. Blued or Park? Thanks
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