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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The 1903 is still serving!!! :thup: US Navy Drill Team
As the 1943 movie "Bataan" was my favorite movie while growing up, I've collected a number of movie stills over the last few years and I thought I'd...
I found one! Ever wonder what happens when you blow up an 03 in the Marine Corps? You pay for it!:slap: Jim
Jim, did we conclude that Daniel Hunter died of old age during the mid 1930s and is buried in NY? BK
I'm building up a 1903A3 barreld action.. I see that Sarco has new production C stocks and they say they aren't boyds. anyone have an idea who made...
I have some doubts that this rifle is all that the seller claims...S35 bolt, rear sight leaf, "A" stamp at the muzzle. Am I just paranoid, or is the...
At the NRA Convention in Phx. this weekend I saw a rifle that is unique to me. A local, well regarded collector had the rifle in a heavy wooden...
so i dont highjack anymore of the other post. this is from a group of 10 A3 barreled receivers i picked up via CMP at 10.00 each. all but one...
Is the front sight on the 1903A3 supposed to be shrouded? I have seen several with the shroud, and several without. What is correct?
Bad eyes, does anyone make standard WIDER front sight for an A3. Target aquisition aint what it used to be. Thanks, Paul Oregon
My first M1903 purchase. Please give me info on value and what you think of the rifle. Thanks. SN 311,XXX RIA; 42 U.S.M.C. barrel (muzzle...
just wondering if anybody got one of these,if so, is it any good. not really looking for opinions for those who haven't seen one. thx, goo ......
What do you guys think about this base? I am double checking on this to make sure its real.
I was checking out the Library of Congress web site and found some neat images of everyones favorite rifle and thought I would share. Co. G 102nd...
Recently found this interesting front peep sight. The left side of the sight is marked "DOCKENDORFF", right side is marked "PAT. PEND". Sight has a...
I picked this up a while back, I didn't have a clue what it was until I saw a pic of it in Brophy's book of the Springfield. This is somthing that...
I like the look and feel of the Remington 40X stock. I have a bubba'd '03 action I'm considering installing in a rough 40X stock. Any advice or...
Think this photo was circa 1939/40. The dark caps look different. Looks like the fellow second from the right, front row, need a couple more trips up...
My first post: I acquired an A3 from the CMP a few years ago, shot it twice and put it away. I want to have it reparked and restocked (keeping...
i was lucky enough to get 1 table, not my usual 4 , but 1 is better then none. heres what i observed, a Fake Hoffer Thompsen 22, with a perfect...
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