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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Hello all, I am currently working on a project for a friend of mine. His father passed sometime ago and they finally got around to cleaning out the...
What is the proper or good bore for an 03A3? I have an arsenal rebuild (one punch mark) and shows no wear on the green parker. Unfortunately,...
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Looking for a 1903A3 for CMP Matches. Please see WTB post. Thanks, Jim
What are the things to look for in terms of size, shape, markings, etc? If anyone has a photo comparing the two or can refer me to a page in one...
I've got a genuine 03A4 - 499xxxx - with a genuine M73B1 on it that I would like to shoot occasionally but I don't want to risk damaging the original...
hi guys i need some help this is my rifle 1903 was a gift from my father in law(well was attached with a wife)I don't know it's a nra,it's a sporter...
Might be worth watching..kinda interesting..:cheers: Weaver M73B1 sniper scope for 1903 A4 Springfield rifle - eBay (item 290441627834 end time ...
Here are are a pair of weapons brought back from Vietnam. There was also a Vietnamese SKS that was with this group but the original owner kept that...
I have one of those synthetic AKA plastic stocks used for drill rifles and I plan on using it for my shooter 1903A3. The rifle fits nicely in the...
I'm looking at a 1903 with an AV - Avis barrel. What is the general opinion about the quality of these barrels? This will be my shooter. Thanks! ...
Does anyone know which inspector used the B.H.M. cartouche on M1903 rifles? Regards, Georg
I saw a 1903 over the weekend with an AAJ stamp, a scrip P and a small s on the fore-end. When was the AAJ Rebuild stamp used and by who? I believe...
I bought this 03 over the weekend. I have owned a 03 and 03a3 in the past but had to sell them long ago. The 03 I use to own was a WW2 rebuild. This...
Hello, I am trying to confirm my what I think is a Springfield 1903 NRA Sporter S/N 1191686 that my late Father in law has given me. I have...
OOPS !! Forgot from last post.. Also have an 03A3 straight stock with pins instead of cross bolts. A friend seems to think it may be an " early " ...
I have " sported or shooter " A3 l need a new wooden top peace and rear ring that holds the rear of the stock. I didn't know if would have to buy a...
Good Morning All, Yesterday I was looking over a sporterized 03a3 and noticed the bolt had been turned down to accommodate the Weaver scope. On the...
Don't know where else to post this, so please forgive if this isn't the most appropriate forum. Has anyone seen a Lyman Alaskan 'scope actually...
Hi all newbie here... I have a dear friend who's husband died and he had quite a few old firearms that she wanted me to price for her.. Well there...
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