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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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...
RA 9-43 bbl RA 414### FJA cross cannons SA 7-37 bbl SA 5### SA over GAW crossed cannons If Rick would like some more detailed photos just...
I was following the thread about the A4 repros and wondered about the 03A3 that AIM advertises. The add states: "Original US manufactured model...
simply awesome.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWGU3mpfRoM
At a gun show this weekend I traded a '17 Enfield for an '03 Remington #3259968. This is a parkerized rebuild. The only (scant) stock markings are a...
This mount came on a repro I picked up. Is it made for the 03a3, Im not sure? And where can I get a set of screws for this mount? Size? Thanks,...
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So through my quest of putting together an 03a4 clone, (still not done) I ended up with an extra 03a3 barreled action and some stock hardware. I...
I have a old 1903 bolt stamped S-30 on the bottom of the safety lug. John Beard's chart says its a Springfield Armory Mid 1906-Mid 1908 production ...
Isaw a CMP 1903 rifle high S/N Springfield with a scant stock that was marked with a drawing number Dxxxxx-4 (forget the drawing number istelf). I...
This is a 'scant' stock that has no cartouche or any stampings at all on it. It has a rectangle instead of half circle cut for the cutoff and there...
There's one at the gunshow here in Colorado Springs and they want a ridiculous amount of money for it. S/N 1223xxx Barrel 2-21 Forgot to look at...
Hi all, What is the correct stock for a Remington 1903? Also the correct butt plate? Is it the same tight checkered buttplate like the Remington...
Anyone have an idea where I could find a correct bolt for a mid-year 1934 Springfield 1903? SN 1475333, as far as I can tell it should be N.S. marked...
Brophy's book indicates that no new rifles were made after 1927. I assume that this means new rifles for the US Army regular corps. The same book...
I have a Remington 1903 Stock marked on the right side butt with the N/Z Stamp and a 4 digit number beneath the N/Z. I've seen photos of other...
So I think I finally got what I need to finish this project, just need a little knowledge to complete it. I picked this rifle up at the gun show a...
Two years ago I got this Remington match rifle at an on-line estate sale. I knew it wasn't "as issued", but thought it might be some kind of a...
Does the 44 stamped next to the circle P on the wrist of a 1903A3 stock indicate 1944? --TIA
I bought a nice stock set for my 1903a3 and it looks kind of dull. Its really not that bad but it has oily residue in some spots here and there. ...
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