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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OK, I know this is not the correct CSP place for this however, I have no idea where to go with it so I'm gonna ask for some help here... I have a...
a while back i remember someone saying they knew of a repro scope base for the A4, does anyone have that info?? thanks
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My 1903A4. It was a CMP lottery rifle from the late 1990's. I have both an M73B1 and a Lyman Alaskan for it. I leave the Alaskan on it so that I can...
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I have a Remington 1903A3 #38xxxxx with a straight handle bolt and I was wondering if anyone can give me more info on the bolt. The only markings I...
Hey guys, Was over at my mother's house tonight and picked up the wedding photo of my uncle Ray and his bride my aunt Augusta. Married I guess...
Here are some 1903 parts you do not find very often - these came out of gun show part boxes and sold for normal value. The SA rear sight leaf is...
What's the best way to install the rear sight and line it up on center? Does the base need to be drilled for a set screw or anything? Thanks.
I just purchased a 1903 Springfield and have a couple questions. My book said the 1903A1 serial number range was approximately 1.2 to 1.5 million...
What was the purpose of the Bolt Stop in 03's? I know it was later eliminated.
This is one of the first sights to follow me home from a gunshow. I have been wondering for over thirty years . Who made it and when? can anybody...
One closed a couple of days ago for about $4,500.00 - no scope - original stock with arsenal rebuild stamps. There is another running at the...
I have very early RIA and SA barrels that both have SLC's of C8. I have an early RIA barrel with a SLC of W4 and an early SA with a SLC of W14. I...
It seems that ear plugs were not often seen in shooting sport catalogs and magizine advertising before the 1960s. The ear plugs pictured are...
Didn't someone a while back post where you could write to and get them to do research on a possible serial number/history match?
The photos were taken by the TEXAS Gunnery Officer, LCDR Charles W. Moses. circa 1941 The photos are courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept,...
I am new to the 1903 rifle and need some help. My 03-a3 has several stamps in the stock forward of the magazine well. Can anyone tell me what they...
How do scope serial numbers compare to rifle serial numbers on the A4's? Did they start numbering scopes with 0001, and put it on the first A4? Or is...
A week or so ago there was a question about a RIA barrel with a mfg. date of 1922. I think JB said RIA did make barrels that late. On the table...
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