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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Does anyone know what these markings mean? They are on the bottom of the stock in front of the floor plate. See attached picture. Thanks, Jarrod
How hard is it to rebarrel the 03A3 ? I had a very well know Smith tell me the 03A3 could be alot of work if the new barrel does not clock correct....
building a replica A4 to sell, and insted of using a real A4 stock, im using a scant grip, and cut the notch by hand, iv done a few in the past, ...
I recently purchased a 1903a4 rifle which was sporterized and I would like to restore it back to its original configuration. I don’t have it in my...
I ask because I'm selling my 03A3 Sporter Stock and was asked if it will fit the 03
I didn't take these, I just set up the link. Did any of you go? http://www.odcmp.com/Photos/09/WesternCMPGames/index.htm Enjoy -Jeff L
Hi everyone, First post in this section, never touched a M1903 before these past few days - so I hope you will forgive my complete lack of...
Can anyone tell me the proper location/measurements to assemble the clips on a new 1903a3 hand guard?
You know the Green Crap thats around the brass on leather slings and holsters etc. Anyway.. the "old WW2/Korean War Vet" that owns it came here...
COMPANY "F" THIRTIETH INFANTRY Yosemite, California. Subject: Loss of Rifle. To: Commanding General, Ninth Corps Area, Presidio of San...
This is the first 1903A3 I've ever found that I like (maybe love) this much. I wanted to see what you guys think. The barrel date is 10-43 but it...
Season's Greetings! :wave: Because of injuries suffered in a recent accident, I have been on sabbatical and unable to post additional stories of...
COMPANY "I" TENTH INFANTRY NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD MOHAWK, N. Y. September 1, 1935 IN REPLY REFER TO: SUBJECT: Stolen Rifle.
Greetings, Newbie here...........thinking of getting an 03A3 to shoot at local match. Lots of info here for me to digest. I will mostly be...
Just curious..anybody else have a complete Kit? Mine is original & complete in the original shipping box from Numrich. (Original Instuction Sheet). ...
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe one is the real deal and one is not. Of course, both are listed as originals. Greg V Bolt for...
I'm wondering if anyone can help me id this 1903 rifle that was my great grandfathers. I did a sn trace on the action which shows it was a...
This rare modification was invented by a Swedish engineer in 1938. With simple adaptations of the principle, it is possible to modify any military...
I took the non working ejector out of my 1903 and looked at it and i cant see whats wrong with it ,mainly because i dont know what a working one...
Can anyone describe the proper manner for peening the screws that tighten the barrel bands on the 1903? Is there a special tool? I have a rifle...
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