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 make an insert for the '03A3, or M1 carbine, peep sight that gives you a smaller apeture? Seems like it would make a nice easily...
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=136719981
in New England, but all I could come up with was an Unertl spotting scope 24x63. It has no case or mount and has been around the block a few times...
She doesn't seem to mind. Occasionally she gets out of the house. This was grooundhog hunting a few weeks ago.
Any one know where I could find copies of a full set of drawings for the 1903 or if they are even available? I'd really like to make a 3-D model of...
SN 3377569, barrel date 1-43, proofs on barrel, receiver, stock, all photographed. Bayonet band, isnt blued, rest of the rifle seems original. Ive...
I have a Springfield Armory M1903 rifle, in the 1.3 million range (early 1930's) with a re-build mark of "P.A.O.D." stamped into the space between...
Saw this M1903A3 stock on AuctionArms. It appears to be in good shape and have a nice grain, but as far as markings, nothing special. But...
So far so good my C stock came in from Dupage trading and is it nice, a few coats of gunny paste(6) and it looks even sweeter. I went with there...
Does anyone who was at Reno know the gentleman who had the O' Hare micrometer and rear sight cover on his table ? I would like to contact him.
Hi There. completele milsurp noob here. I recently picked up a Remington 1903a3 to use as a shooter. However a recent opportunity came along to...
I accidentally bought a Rock Island M1903 serial #333380, yesterday! The barrel is dated 2-19, and has a bright bore with excellent lands and...
I can't seem to determine the serial time frame for pinned vs. cross bolt 1903A3 Remingtons. Can someone assist? Basic question is if a 9-43...
The magazine spring on my SC A3 has sprung; the bolt often over rides the top round in the magazine. Out of the rifle, it shows the classic W shape...
Rhetorical Question I would wonder if the stringent definition of the M1903 “service” rifle in the 20’s and 30’s caused the demise of the M1903 USMC...
Put my SA M1903, #1,383,941, 8-44 bbl Ogden rebuild to work on groundhogs this past Saturday. Shooting off home-made shooting sticks while seated I...
I was perusing the upcoming Rock Island Auction catalog and saw an advertised '03 sporter as having a brass tag with Stanton D. Custer inlaid in the...
...and it was priced at under $800. Guy also had a 25,000 range rifle as well for around $600. I'm not that into buying 03's right now, especially...
Hello all,any advice or comments on what tends to work in a 2 groove barrel?I am presently loading 180 gr. Sierra spitzer BT's,(I have a bunch of...
What are the WW11 jeep scabbards for 1903/garands selling for now days in fair, good or perfect condition also what are WW1 slings worth now days. I...
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