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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Hey Guys, Been taking a long time off from the old Jouster Page... I recently reacquired a 1903A1 that I had several years ago... I am pretty...
I didn't think that modifying serial numbers was legal. :dunno: Take a look. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=138241033 -Jeff...
At one point this rifle was 1903 Springfield built in 1917 (serial no. 690***). It appears to be an early custom model 30-06. But from when & whom...
Last weekend I finally shot my high number Rock Island that I posted about a while back. I guess I never really took a good look at the rear sights...
I was talking to a friend and he mentioned that he got a low number RI in his store. He described it as a 1907 serial number with a avis 1918 barrel...
I have an 1903 SA with a Hatcher hole... serial number 378152, minty barrel dated 1-10, S31 bolt, serif cut off, no volly notch, nice crisp two bolt...
Just got back from Griffin and Howe in Bernardsville, NJ. They had a very nice NRA Sporter on the rack. s/n 1.3nn.nnn and a 2/30 stargauged barrel. ...
has smaller R as compared to other R's you see and looks like a 7 in a square? maybe used by SC?
There was some detailed instruction on tighting the rear site windage on a 03, mine has just a little play/slop R/L anyone have this info. The...
Gentlemen I own a 1905 Springfield serial# 103,xxx and has a SA-05 barrel. Here is my question and I have two. 1. not sure if it is still chambered...
I'm finally getting around to posting this to get information for a friend (who is looking to sell it). Guys on the CMP forum suggested I try here...
This one came from the CMP Greek return, its a great rifle.
My fellow 03 brethren, The outside is a little beat up, but the optics look good. The coating on the front lens is worn, but there's no scratches....
Do all USMC 03's have the "Hatcher Hole"? Start date and end date.
Rock Island : SN 376505. A true Mix Master. Barrel SA.7/44. Bolt Sleeve has an R; Bolt, BF1;Firing pin strker,R Stock, Circled P and plain P; two...
Look at this auction. It appears to be a former Miltech rifle. "5-42 RI barrel," and look at those grasping grooves! (on a reshaped K-marked Scant...
Picked up this scope and mount for a 1903A4 at an antique store this weekend. Here are some picks for comment. ...
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Well it's been a few months since I have been on....I think I will take the time to figure out how to use this new, to me site....just got through...
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