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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If anyone is in the NY/NJ/PA area & are looking for a SC, Cabelas in Hamburg, PA has a sporter (chrome turn down bolt, sporter stock, no handguard)...
Rolled the dice on a GB auction for a sporterized 03A3. Took possession today and am in the process of putting her into a Keystone replacement stock...
How is the rear sight base attached to the barrel of an '03? If I buy a barrel without the sight base, that is in good shape otherwise, how much...
Does the rear clip normally come in contact with the top of the barrel? Front clip not a problem as it is inletted.Have several sets ,slight...
Can Parkerizing be chemically removed or does just take elbow grease and some emery paper? I have a stock that needs a rifle of this vintage and I’m...
This is my first post to this forum. I just picked up my first 03A3 from a local dealer and I will be asking some questions about it in the coming...
So yeah, you've probably already guessed that something just can't be right. The fingergrooves on this stock are "not exactly factory". I had the...
Hello all. I just placed a Rock Island 1903 on layaway at a local shop and was wondering if the barrel could possibly be original. The serial...
What is the correct finish on an original x marked Smith Corona bolt. Blue or Parkerized. Thanks.
Hello, I have a Smith Corona 03A3 that was sporterized in 1951. It has been in the family since then making the yearly appearance during hunting...
I have posted pictures of this rifle before, but today noticed that there are two plugged holes in the receiver... Any ideas? Please son't say...
Hello, I have come accross a very late M1903 SA SN 1535XXX .. don't know the rest of the serial number because the pictures received were very...
Just thought I'd post pics of one of my favorites. I picked up this Rock Island # 294730 with RIA 7-18 barrel from Collector's Firearms in Houston...
I've been wanting to get a WW2 representative 1903. Doesn't look like they are too common thru the CMP system anymore. I've found this one but I...
I just go a SC bolt body from Springfield Sporters. Bolt is blackish and looks new, but the bolt safety lug is oval. Not shaped like a normal 1903...
Another one of my budget clones. Also another good use for all those sporterized stocks floating around. This stock cost $20. Been sanded of...
Hello. I recently fulfilled a dream several years in the making. I am now the proud owner of a very nice Remington 03-A3 rifle. Serial 3768044. Sharp...
UPS truck dropped it off today. Springfield Armory #14430xx, Barrel SA-32
This ones priced right, but I'm just not sure of it. Is it legit? :confused:M1903/A3 Springfield stock : Stocks at GunBroker.com
I have a rebuilt SA 1903 #481,XXX with a 2-12 barrel. It's not that close considering it's not wartime production so I was wondering if you guys...
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