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...
My apologies for the delay in giving everyone a thorough update, but I was up and down almost 36 hours addressing the outage, and I needed some...
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there is some speculation as to 03a3 drill receivers are unsafe to build with, why? i just bought a ton of surplus new parts and a SOG a3 drill...
same guy is selling a re-weld (welded) M1 and knows it but isn't telling any bidders. Are these barrel markings legit? ...
I have two mint cut-offs, with puzzling markings. One is marked "G" and the other is marked "B". Any ideas who made them? Thank you.
I'll probably catch some grief with this post but here goes...:dunno: For Five (5) months or so I've been looking for some Authentic 1903-A3 Smith...
Any one ever see any of these odd ball 03's,you may have one and not know it. Ten Oddball '03 Springfield Variations RayP.
Your pictures are ready.:super: Jim:cool:
I was at the Billings Mt grand opening yesterday,Wow,was it packed! Wall to wall people. I fought my way back to the firearms, and was suprised at...
Is there a serial number vs. barrel date list for 0A4s? I just purchased a late first serial number block rifle (34268xx). It has an RA 8-43 2 groove...
not the pin for the actual sight, but the pin for the base, usual places zip suggestions
OK..., A little late finding my way over here to the new site. Nice Place. :wave: So - - - Lets beat a dead horse! Didn't we once considered...
I'm finally to the assembly stage of my first 03 rebuild...and something has me stumped. I cannot get the safety to engage without a slight pull...
I visited the old home town of Pittsburgh for my father's memorial service this weekend. He passed away in January. CPL E.G. Vogeley USAAF, rest in...
So I have a chance to pick up a remy A3 which is not a greek or VFW rifle. It is from an estate, and comes w/ a Raritan Arsenal box, somewhat...
A friend of mine noticed that the front of my trigger guard seemed be recessed more into the stock when comparing it to his A3. I removed my guard...
Finally getting around to fitting my CMP C stock to my A3. It is definitly fat but the bands all fit. I'm trying to fit the rec. and trigger gaurd...
Guys, I am looking to purchase a #10 USMC drift slide for my 03, I do not have to have an original. I like the idea of the larger...
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From the U of Wisconsin photo collection. A Philippine Military Academy cadet with his M1903, probably late 1930s. Note post-WWI handguard and...
VeeVee, who sometimes posts on this forum, scanned and sent to me this interesting picture of a Japanese soldier examining a M1903 or M1917 rifle. ...
I’m doing some photo stuff today, will return to this rifle at a later time with more info.
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