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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SN is 4,997,661, M84 scope. Opinions Please as this may be my new A4. Thanks!!! Todd
I've never been one to discriminate...
Did Remington produce any 1903A3s with blued receivers and barrels. I don't mean deep blue like a commercial finish. Blue/black semi glossy
Just acquired my first 03a3, a Remington, SN 4133321 with RA 12-43 barrel. It has a USGI straight stock. The rear mounting screw behind the...
Well this topic deserves some discussion I see. It I'm sure will stir up a bees nest. This is my thought on it..... I see so many people on this...
If so, what period was it made?
I bought a blued bolt body marked R under handle. When I received it I tried it on the rifle I was intending to use it on (1944 A3) and found it...
Hi guys; Looking f/info re the 2-legged screwdriver tool w/punch used w/the M1903 rifle & probably others,:confused: earlier & later. Seems my web...
There is a 1st block rifle on the auction site. Day and a half left to run on the auction. At the moment the price is still reasonable. Its another...
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I was just reading the article in man at arms magazine about the red star 1903s. I was just wondering in the mid 1990s I purchased a non import...
This rifle was acquired by Bob Seccombe from a small gun show in south Florida. It has a Hatcher Hole and a SA 3-18 bbl with the letters TENN...
Good afternoon guys, I am getting involved with restoring my '03 and was surprised to find that I have an A3 Remington bolt in my SA 969XXX rifle. I...
Could be..:) http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=134412989
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/3765888780_628079ba14.jpg ... http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2496/3765093489_6d4b916eb0.jpg ... about a 2.5...
I realize that with out proper papers, determining whether a 1903 Springfield was a USMC rifle is near impossible. However, I would like some...
A friend of mine asked my opinion of this rifle currently on GunBroker (it has been on there for awhile): ...
Back in 2006 I took the plunge and ordered 2 M1903s and 3 SA Garands from the CMP. A few weeks later the boxes arrived and I was met with initial...
I just got my first '03a3. I have been looking for a long time and just got my first good chance so I took it. I don't know much about them and I am...
An acquaintance showed me a Remington M1903A3 that had the original finish and correct Remington parts, but had a Remington 03A3 stock with no "RA"...
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