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 took this rifle out to sight in for this years matches. Springfield 1027701 with GG EHD inspected stock. After getting it zeroed at 200 I noticed...
This letter was written by Sgt. Daniel E. Morgan, Machine Gun Company, Marine Brigade, AEF, who fought in every battle in WWI the Marines...
We received some questions concerning the black finish. I only casually see this forum and may miss emails from the forum members only. We are...
Springfield Research Service has not had any interruptions in service. We receive 1,500 inquiries each month at usmartialarmscollector.com SRS...
I have a new in the wrap rear sight for a 1903A3. The only marking on it that I can see is what looks like an "X" in a funny script on the left rear...
What was the rarest of the " General Issued" in the U.S. model 1903 family? N.M's, snipers DCM guns excluded-SDH:D
Anyone going to the Washington Arms Collector's Gunshow this weekend? I am, but trying to figure out which day. Jim
My son and I went shooting Sunday and had a serious jam in my Remington 1903A3. The follower turned sideways and the last round wouldn't feed no...
Sat at work all day pondering my problem with my new rifle stringing its shots at a 45 degree angle (previous post). Came home, neck sized a case,...
I need to install the bands to restore '03a3 sporter. I have tried to drive the pin on the blade and the pin on the base. I have good punches....
USMC Front Sight Blade, any suggestions on finding one?
Thought the folks here would be interested in seeing these photos of French troops armed with 03's. These photos and others were taken about the...
I have an 03a3 with a rear sight that is offset about 1/4" to the right. It looks like there is a line on both the base and the sight that should...
I was at the Baltimore show on saturday and saw a recovered drillrifle Remington serial #33383xx. Xs are because I did not write the number down and...
I have been fortunate enough to find a Remington 03A4. The rifle itself seems to be in very good condition. It is a real 03A4 because the U.S....
Both of my 1903A4 rifles have this vertical line (see 1903A4 picture) on the rear, right side of the receiver bridge. I thought the line was stamped...
I just got a 1903 Springfield S/N 132XXXX that was sporterized. The barrel is service length with the original front sight and rear sight base still...
Does the SRS contain only information on M1903 rifles or is the M1903A3 also represented ? I suspect the former and not the later... Mike
I am starting a reenactor replica project of a rod bayonet rifle. Have found most parts but am stumped on finding a stock. Purchased an early repo...
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