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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Trying to determine what is the correct 03 Rem. handguard.Many sources don't seem to agree. Elliptical or semi-circular wind. knob cut,length of...
So the Web Site says earliest availability is 2011 So that is almost here. Do you think they will actually have them ?
I picked up the 1903A3 below at a gun show here in the St. Louis area last week. I paid $600 for it, just wondering how I did on the price? There...
Greetings, I got this 1903 MK1 a few years back. I need to sell it now:( It does not have the 2 pc trigger/sear or the safety of the MK1. you can...
I don't know much about 1903's but I'd like to have one as a shooter. I was at the Market Hall gun show today and looked at a 1903 serial #1,38x,xxx....
Arrived today, a 1903 Rock Island. Low number serial 140000. Came with an AV 3-19 Barrel. The stock was sporterized (needs to go). The receiver and...
I have an opportunity to get what I consider to be a really good condition rifle. As it turns out, these 03's seem to give a newb like myself a lot...
I bought the stock and handguard pictured here off of eBay for a project I have planned. I do not know if they were ever on the same rifle or were...
I have been doing research on some older milsurp rifles to add to my collection and always seem to end up here getting info, so time to join.
Hi All, About 6 months ago I posted pictures of a remingon 03-A3 that had the stock sportered but the metal was in good shape. Here is the...
Hello guys. I recently picked up a high number RIA that has been set up for match shooting. It has a Lyman 48s rear sight , 17A front sight, Unertl...
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I bought this #996xxx, SA 10-18 barrel back in 2003. Doesn't seem to be a Greek return. Was changing the stock today and noticed (for the first...
Which J5 bolt would be more correct for a SA 8728xx rifle, straight or curved handle?
Gentlemen, Have one of these for over 30 years. Know I won't ever buy one of these rifles so I thought that I would see if any of you have a need...
Cool engraving! Wish the pics were better. 1903 Springfield Sporter BEAUTIFUL! : Bolt Action at GunBroker.com
I purchased a nice 1903A3 at a gun show today and took it to the range to see how it shot. The second shot hit the bullseye and I was very happy,...
Hi all, I am having a problem w/ my 1903. It is a Remington manufacture. The problem is that on the last round the bolt fails to feed and push the...
Bought this one on gunbroker some years back, Springfield # 289624, barrel is SA 8-06. rifle was parked sometime...in a FJA finge rgroove stock
Anyone know of thick foresight blades for my 03 ,the current one looks like a razor blade :madsmile:,my 58 year old eyes are not happy :surrender: ...
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