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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The rifle I have is a 1.34M receiver (1930) in NM configuration with a 3-38 barrel, a D1836 marked stock with heavy checked buttplate with trap, and...
I just got my hands on this barrel appears to be great, can't believe the condition of it for this year. Had to be hiding somewhere. Seems pretty...
Gentlemen: Depending on which reference book you pick up, an NRA '03 is either valued more or less than a comparable condition rifle. With the...
Have heard several reasons for switch back to bolts from pins. Two that sound most plausible are that recoil shoulder cracked from either ball rounds...
I was given this gun. I am trying to find out the correct value for it. The Receiver is Marked U.S Springfield armory Model 1903 950918. The only...
Is the inspection code R A - P located on the left side of my Mk1 correct and would it match up with the Serial #1078881 and barrel dated 12/18? ...
I was given an 03 Springfield some years back and am looking for information on it. Serial #1835--. Behind the front sight is the letters SA and date...
I picked up a low serial number Rock Island M1903 today I know there are issues involved in shooting these things. Do they have any value...
Greetings I purchased a 1903-A3 which had been modified as a match rifle. The obvious modifications consisted of the additions of: (1) a Redfield...
I have a 1903A4 with the P proof on the bottom of the barrel in front of the stock . Is this correct ? Opinions . Thanks
M73b scope question How do you replace a knob on the scope. I have this scope that I had for sale on a couple of boards for about a week for what I...
Looking for any pics to compare a 1905 SA bayonet dated 1921, I posted pics of the one i picked up the other day, on the edged weapons forum, think...
I just saw a Remington 03 A3 with a date of 07/45 on the barrel. does this mean it's been rebarrelled? I have been told that production cased in 1944...
I have come into possession of a US Springfield Armory Model 1903 with serial #685XXX. On the barrel by the front sight are the letters RA, below...
Where can I purchase a high front sight blade for my 03A3?
OK... I've read threads on the subject but there's got to be an easier way. I'm using sufficient force to bend the 1/16" (tapered) punch, even...
Does anyone know where I can obtain a thicker tgt. type front sight blade for an 03A3? TIA for any assistance, Mark
I posted a while back some pictures of a 1.3k serial springfield (more pictures below if you are interested). I took it to a gunsmith today to check...
I have a stock on a remington 1903A3 that I need help with, and also some questions about some parts on the rifle. It is a straight grip stock with a...
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