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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The barrel on my MK I Springfield has been counter bored smooth at the muzzle .355 diameter by 1.375 deep. Is this a normal feature of the MK I...
Could I please get a Serial Number check on SA 1410812? THANKS IN ADVANCE Jerry:sos:
I think this rifle is the real thing but I'd like to know for sure. Remington US 1903-A4 Sniper Excellent 03-A4 03A4 : Bolt Action at GunBroker.com
I ran across a first year Smith Corona, made in October 1942, according to the S/N, and sporting a six-groove Smith Corona-marked barrel dated 10 42,...
Hello All: I am looking at a 1903 Springfield that has some unusaul markings on it. Between the stamping "Model 1903" and the serial number there...
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=198199293
A co worker just called me up to ask me if I was interested in a list of firearms his neighbor has for sale (older guy moving to a retirement...
Manufacturer? Follower cut-off, Block Letters with "5" on side when flipped up. Floor Plate with "A" inside.
Previous owner put a new stock on my 1903 just before selling it to me. Said the original was only good for firewood. I do not know the make of the...
Is the front sight protector used while shooting?,or taken off?John
Any history on the switch to M2 ball ammo from M1 Ball ammo and what trials were held to determine the final choice. In fact were there other...
Dear All: What specifically are the differences between M1903 milled WW1 and earlier folllowers and M1917 followers? Follower in one of M1903's is...
A local dealer has called me and offered me a M1903. The serial# is 1094xxx. Can someone date this rifle? Should the be a barrel date? Is there a...
Reading a Williams "How to Convert Military Rifles" Booklet it states that no M1903 made before 800,000 should be fired with any ammo reaching...
OK, while trying to sort out the stock problem on my 1903, I am still looking to buy an A3. A local shop has four to choose from, and I picked...
Hi, I am in the process of restoring a 1.4 million "03" and want to know a few things about correct type parts. 1) It it supposed to have a...
Hi guys, This RIA 1903 turned up today at a local gunshow. I believe the serial # dates it to 1905 and the barrel bears the date of...
I was wondering if anyone can ID the makers of these parts? I always thought all safeties and cutoffs were the same. Found out from one of the...
Here's a 1903 I bought on the floor from a Cabelas about two years ago for 279.00. How it looks is how it was purchased. The finish is beat and the...
G'day folks, As an Aussie, I'm not entirely sure of the correct pronunciation of the designation of the rifle. Is M1903 pronounced as "Em nineteen...
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