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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I just purchased a nice Smith Corona 03-a3 with serial number in 3,600,000 range and noted that there is no indication that the bolt is a SMC type. ...
I got into The Dealers Warehouse in Modesto, Ca today. Nice visit as the ownerdoes not do over the counter sales. I needed a nice '03 triggerguard...
Sorry if this is a repost, but I did look first... When did the Gov stop using the A2 sub cal device and build them back into rifles? With a star...
1943 World War II honor guard for RADM L.T. Shaller, the Assistant Commandant, during the celebration of the Coast Guard's 153rd Anniversary, in...
I received what was listed as a USGI Remington 1903A3 buttplate. It is different in many ways from the other four that I have. Was there a post war...
Notice in the third photo that there are weld marks showing on the outside on either side of the trap pivot area. None of the originals I have show...
Picked-up a box of 1903 parts, alot of triggers, sears, sight leafs and a few safeties. I found one without the groove on top and it fit into a 1903...
Buffalo Soldiers 1917-1918 - World War I - Over 200,000 Black soldiers made it to France, equaling 9.2% of the American Expeditionary Force. Most...
Springfield M1903 serial 369204, barrel replaced in 05/09 with springfield stamp, no other markings. It has a sporterized stock with finger grooves....
Texag45, It was good to meet you & chat a-bit. Thanks for looking me up. I hope to see you at future shows. I also hope you had a safe journey...
I still am a "Greenhorn" when it comes to 03 A3s. I know that both Remington and Smith Corona made 03 A3s, but I am confused about what rifles had...
I know the value of these adpaters have been debated a great deal through the years and the consensus is they should not be used in an M1 and would...
Besides saying hi to me, you really need to stop by the Old Idaho State Penitentiary and see the J. Curtis Earl Memorial Exhibit. Curtis Earl had...
I finally got the 03 sporter I lusted after 50+ years ago at an auction today; M1903 30-06 serial No. 9352xx. It is in very nice shape and came with...
Will the front barrel band for an 03 (the one with the bayonet lug and stacking swivel) fit on an 03A3? I'm setting up a rifle to use in springfield...
Anybody recall what the "S" is for that is stamped on some '03 trigger guards (in the region covered by the floor plate, between the magazine well...
I found, by chance, a copy of a military book (33 pages) from the War College for US Army officers on how to set up and use their snipers...
Just got my 03A3 from the CMP. Very nice & shiny bore with good rifling. TE 2 & 1/4" bullet at the muzzle. A few questions: - How do you change...
Blitzed Oil Storage Tanks, Sand Island, Midway The tanks, filled with useless sludge, burst into flames and sent their black smoke rolling up like...
I am new to this forum and could use some help. Over the past year or so, I have been fallen prey to lure of older service rifles and have been...
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