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 have a question for you guys that shoot their 03's in highpower matches. The drift slide on my 1903 ladder sight is stamped with an X on the...
I did the search, came up with nothing - what is an SRS check? I gather something to do with service record of the rifle? Mine is a SA of 1929 sn....
#907053168: Current bid is $3025. #907054435: Current bit is $2877.
I've checked the book I have and searched the forums and seen some discussions of the variations of U.S. stripper clips for the M1903/M1917 but found...
Good morning, I would like to have Serial number 652604 Manufactured at Springfield checked to see if there is anything to add to its story. ...
What I think I know. -) S/N 68524x for a 1917 mfg. date. -) The stock has a “J.F.C.” final inspector mark (for J.F. Coyle) in block letters...
My O3-A3 hits about 12 inches high at 135 yards with a front sight marked A . Is there a front sight that would drop the point of impact and a source...
My title is a bit misleading. I'm not looking for opinions as to whether or not recover a drill rifle, that is a topic which I have no issue with....
I came across this 1903 Springfield and to me and what research I've done on 1903's looks to be all correct but wanted another opinion before...
I'm new to the forum here. Can someone tell me if the markings on the 1903 Springfield are correct. I look online for Springfield block markings and...
Can anyone tell me how to tell if the barrel on a MK1 is a MK1 barrel? What distinguishes it from a 1903 barrel?
So can someone tell me how and when a USGI Keystone C Stock was installed on a Remington 03A3? I want to increase my knowledge about the one I...
Recently acquired this 1903 barreled receiver. Was told by someone I regard as an expert that it's a 1920 National Match rifle. it's not listed in...
Hi, Considering this purchase. I know the history of this gun for the last 30 plus years. A good pal is an arms dealer and bought it from a Vet...
I found these 1903 sporters to rebuild. The short bbl one is from 1930, has no scope holes, bubba cut it to 21 inches. I shortened the stock and...
I have a rock island that appears to be all original, I know that that should be impossible ,an srs check seems the next step. Thanks for any help ;...
Hi Folks-- Yesterday I picked up two M1903 .30-06 rifles and a M2 .22LR Springfield trainer. Brief description below: a) M1903 Mark I...
This rifle came to me as a parts queen, in a Boyds stock with a poorly aligned barrel channel. Receiver appeared to have been sandblasted and then...
I did not see a posting about these - hope I am not being redundant. Hilux/Leatherwood apparently is listening to their customer base and brought...
Looking for any information whether SRS or other sources on Springfield 1903 serial: 1518787 Help is appreciated. Thanks!
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