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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This is an early stock that was modified & then went through rebuild. Any suggestions about when it was made are welcome. Sorry - I can't post...
ok, heres the skinny, been working a deal for a few months, on a German WW1, 77MM light mortor, when i thought the deal was sour, he called me the...
I had a gentleman email me about a couple of rifles he had and wanted to sell and I asked about buying one of them, a 1915 Springfield. He agreed to...
USMC San Diego training 1942
FYI Only http://www.reddingauction.com/2009-03/090329.pdf Does anybody know Mr. Bell?
i have a 1903A2 that i belive was a NMA1 converted to A2, then back to a service rifle. serial 1466170 thanks..
I've seen some recent posts concerning GB auctions and was wondering if it's appropriate to ask for advice on a particular gun. I know the basics...
Hey guys, Bought some parts recently to repair my '03 that jams on round five. Received two interesting trigger guards. The one on the bottom is...
Today @ a small gun show I bought a fairly nice(altho refinished) 03 Springfield grasping groove stock that still has the "S" in the cut-off recess...
I would like to thank the following people without whose help this would have been impossible. Gary Bush: For alerting me to the stock and for...
US Navy Seabees 1945
You would if you saw him a few years later. He had an absolutely beautiful wife.:beerchug: The other two are more difficult to recognize, but the...
A addendum to my "sticky" post on firearms photography. Offered without further comment!!:yikes: (No, the feet aren't mine!!)
Someone asked Rick if there were star-gauge numbers on the barrel of his 1915 NM rifle. I have not seen star-gauge numbers on any NM barrels...
I can't imagine why the front sight is broken??? http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=125849232
Browsing 03a3 auctions and came accross this.. Am I wrong to think some of those stock stamps are bogus? ...
Which would be better to have a stable of average clean more or less correct SA. RI, and Remimngton 03s. or instead to have one really collectable...
I was surprised to find a gun ad in a 1959 National Geographic. They had 03's for $39.95 (which seems pricey, and no mention of high or low number!)...
...anyone know who made bolts stamped with B & S over a flaming bomb? Also, wich rifle maker would this be correct for? Markings are located on the...
Would anyone consider a 4-42 barreled RA M1903, SN 30184XX , a rare specimen in 98%? Worth over 3K? I may have one coming. Andy
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