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 treated the leather with Obenaufs' oil and love the darker look, but is there any thing I can do with the brass? I don't even know if it is brass,...
I have a 1903-A3 and want to get a reproduction bayonet for it. Which bayonet would be proper? Does anyone have a good source for...
Hi, I've been lurking and reading on the forum. Lots of great info. This year , with the kids graduated, I'm finally chasing my wish list of WWII...
Hi My first post on this forum - I'm a S&W collector so please take pity on me. A friend who is not technologically enabled asked me to check...
Hello All, Jason from Florida here. Have been away from the forum for a while. I was able to spend 11 great days at Camp Perry in 2010 where I always...
The USMC #10 is a nice but alot of shooters overlook the #8 peep also with a larger #8 peep but also with the open notch above. The peep sight on...
Frank Buckles, last surviving American vet of WW1 passed away at age 110. Thought it would be fitting to post it in the '03 forum....
Question for John Beard and others. I just bought this 1908 Rock Island 1903 with a 9-41 USMC Segley barrel. I was wondering if you guys would know...
I GOT THIS SIGHT THE OTHER DAY. IT LOOKS LIKE A SPRINGFIELD WITH A KRAG LEAF. ANY HELP OUT THERE?
What is the real scoop on the low numbered 1903"s. I've heard the warnings,but the rifles are pulled out of service after soldiers used them and now...
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 discovered today that my Remington 03A3 is missing the rear trigger guard screw bushing. I started noticing that a very small crack was taking...
New to the forum. I just acquired a 1903 low serial number, below 800,000 springfield armory. This rifle has been customized. The action sports a...
A gentleman on another forum sent me some pictures of a beautiful sporterized M1903 which his brother picked up in Germany after World War II...
I just bought a nice PRE WAR custom sporter serial number 1401822 mfg. 1931, it has a reverse safety could anyone tell me the SRS INFO. It would be...
My 03A3 Remington I traded a 45 Colt Rossi for. He had ordered it from the DCM years ago and never shot it.
Some early variations, note the location of the front sight stud pin hole.
1. This receiver is shorter than any other 03 receiver I have ever seen, none of the standard 03 parts, bolts, stocks etc fit it. The comparison...
I picked up this very nice handguard, it appears to be an 1903, but not in a configuration I have seen? Thanks :)
Just picked-up my first Springfield M1903 Mark I today, I don't see them for sale that often so I jumped on this one and would like your opinions on...
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