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...
My apologies for the delay in giving everyone a thorough update, but I was up and down almost 36 hours addressing the outage, and I needed some...
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What can you tell regarding the following marked 1903: Receiver markings: US RockIsland Arsenal 1903 Serial # 1396XX Barrel Markings: H S...
no very often to you get to see, let alone play with.. Browning water cool, Bren gun, BM59, and a MG42...helping a friend sell some of his toys.....
I finally decided to put together this 1903. It had been stored in a foot locker by my father for eons. Unfortunately the stock had been wrapped in...
Thought I'd share my most recent project that I just finished (not that they are ever completely finished). It has been in progress for about 6...
I purchased a 1903 sling swivel from an online store. This is what I got.?? Looks like a swivel on an Enfield I own. Does not look like the one from...
When did they change from the serif "U" on the milled lower band to the block "U"? And is there any difference in SA and RIA production?
It is a slow day so I thought I would try to post some old pics of my 1920 03. It is the second 03 that I acquired I got it in the mid 90s. I just...
Can someone please check my 1922M1 SN 2098B and tell me if it is an SRS hit? Kinda would like to have an if there will be anything to find. Also,...
Check the The Book and Video Review Corner There's an excellent book review recently posted by Rick the Librarian, one of our Advisory Panel...
On my number 3 Springfield (as in the third 1903 A3 I bought), I remarked that the stock was a "C" stock, that bubba had butchered trying to...
Hi all, I have just received a C stock which is to be fitted to my A4 clone. The stock was advertised as unissued (the only marking I can find on...
Is there an online source for the 1903 blue prints? I'm most interested in the the front sight base as I plan to make a spare or two. I'm getting...
I'm looking for a finger groove stock for my M1903 (1918 SA) to replace the WWII stock it has. The finger groove stocks I have seen in eBay are...
Hello, I recently picked up a M1903 Springfield, production 1918 in nice shape. I took it out to my local shooting center/range to buy a bore...
Traded for a 1903A3 barreled receiver two years ago. It had been sporterized. It had a 30-06 barrel that needed replacing so I pulled the barrel. I...
Hi All: I want to replace a few rear sight parts on my 03 Springfield. I can't quite figure out how to get the spring out of the rear sight base. ...
I just picked up a S.A. 1903 and would like to present it for critiquing. S.N. 900973 w/ barrel 11/18. Barrel is parkerized. 1941 BF bolt...
Some years ago, I picked up a Springfield 03 with serial number 13287XX. It was a rebuild with the barrel a replacement. On the barrel it is marked...
Gentlemen, I am new to this site and have a few questions about a gun my father received recently. My father received a WWII Remington 03 A3 from...
Need help in the meaning of the letter A that is underneath the barrel marked as follows: S A ...
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