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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Gas attack maneuvers with K9 First Aid dog
The art of camouflage has reached a high degree of perfection since World War I. The leopard-spotted suits these U.S. Army soldiers are wearing...
I just finished watching the original "Billy Jack" movie "Born Losers." Old Tom Laughlin's weapon of choice when he takes on the evil bikers...an...
Does anyone know if the SRS tracks M1903 Air Service Rifles serial numbers? Can I post a serial number and if the rifle was built as an Air Service...
The bolt looks like a typical 03A3 bolt with large gas relief hold and rough body. The mark under the root is 42 over R. There is also a punch mark....
Here is a picture of my father in law Circa 1918. A very young marine holding his 03. Semper Fi to a prior generation :beerchug:
I usually post the garand picture of the day but this is worth is passing on here U.S. Naval Reserve Aviation Base, New York, N.Y. (Floyd...
Anyone know if the fella that made the USMC type front and rear sights for the 1903 is still in business? And if so do you know his email address?
I finally found the problem with my stringing shots.:lol: The only reason I am confessing to this is that someone may have the same problem someday,...
I was asked to look at this auction, now over, and for the life of me I have no idea why it sold for so much. Any ideas? Winchester A5 scope 1903...
found on RIA rifle #424790. Bbl date 6-17. Any significance to this bolt being on an issue arm? This is a totalt RIA weapon. Thanks.
Mr. Beard.....A co-worker just picked up a beautiful 1903, serial # 1214356. It wears all contemporary parts, but has a J5 bolt (marked on safety...
Was looking around on Gunbroker looking at 1903s and A3s. Spotted this auction for a DCM rifle. The Flaming Bomb on the barrel doesn't look right...
Jim, This is the rifle that prompted my "sporter" post, either it is one or someone went to alot of work to make it look like it does....
I bought a RIA 418000 range with a SA 28 barrel. What would be the correct bolt and stock and what markings on the stock? It has a ww2 replacement...
this one really broke my heart, as iv been wanting a Norski Krag for my collection, as im a Norski. this old gal, got worked over pretty bad, she...
i picked up a small estate of guns today, some 24 or so, one of the good ones, is this SA Mark1 with SA 42 barrel, thats nothing special, however. ...
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I'm looking for someone who knows a bit about these rifles. I just picked one up at the Orange County GS for what seems was a very good deal.:super:...
Japanese-American recruit learning how to use the Springfield M1903 rifle, Hawaii, United States, date unknown
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