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 been thinking of building an 03A4 clone and I bought this scope today. I know it isn't military but will it work? I don't know if I paid too...
I believe it might be a type 2c "s" stock ? It has radius cuts down rear of the breech behind the gas vent hole. Lightning cuts are close to correct...
Am swapping out a sporterized stock for a standard one. The sport stock has 2 bolts thru (see pics). The new stock has no holes, but does have 2...
The Allies and Axis Match scheduled for March 21 (Sunday) is Still on! A large turn-out is expected so be there by 0800 for squadding. Any military...
Should a later production (Jan 1944) 03-A3 have more parkerized parts than just the safety lever. The reason I ask is that in Canfield's Book he says...
I inherited a low serial number (55x,xxx) 1903 Springfield that has been sporterized. I do not know when the rifle was sporterized or who did the...
Can anyone tell me what power the scopes used on 03's were?
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I'm not sure where to post this question but I am most familiar with the folks on the 03 forum so here goes! I attended a local estate auction this...
My buddy got this stock and needs help with some ID info I do know the RA means remington but help with other marks. thanks
I have a early Springfield action with original barrel. Barrel is dated 05, no month. Been reading Poyer trying to figure some things out. First...
Ive come across an early springfield no. 216618. that puts it in 1906. This rifle does not have barrel markings( so is it possibly a rod bayonet...
I HAVE A 03A3 REMINGTON, IT APPEARS TO BE ALL ORIGINAL. IT MAY HAVE NEVER BEEN APART I DON'T KNOW? THE QUESTION IS WHEN I TRY TO REMOVE EITHER BAND...
NOTE: I WILL NOW ACCEPT A DHT ! Brothers in Arms::wave: I am in need of a clean, not collectible shooter 1903 DHT with issue barrel action....
I have a chance to get a nice looking 1903A3. My Blue Book of Gun Values prices 100% original guns. This unfortunately is not. It has a SC barrel and...
I was reading last night and the author was contending that most 1903A1s were early Remington. I had always thought that any 03 in a C stock was...
I'm planning to look at a supposed National Match '03 this weekend, SN 1520242. Can someone please run an SRS check and verify that this is a valid...
Purchased 2 odd 03 bolts at a local show . 2 complete bolts one marked WL3 which carries a late electro arced number 1511395 under the extractor ....
What is the ratio of ammonia to water that should be used to rinse barrels after using corrosive ammo (LC 52, etc.)? --TIA
Can anyone identify this WWI era rifle range?:dunno: Jim:cool:
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