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 have an 03/A3 bolt with both an R and S stamp on the bottom root of handle and 3 digit (heat No) on top of the bolt handle root. Ithas the usual...
I'm sorry this is another off topic post and I promise to shut up after this. I know there are a lot vets on this forum so I know this news may be...
Are 1903 and 1903a3 bolts interchangeable?Also what other parts are interchangeable, if any? Thanks.
Hi John.. Do you know what this Remington M1903-A3 front sight leaf manufacturer was? Base is Remingtons "R", leaf is "C". Link below, to pic...
Have asked questions on this rifle before so please bear w/me. R#4004498. Appears in Vi Shooters listing. Pinned stock. and what is described by...
I have a Remington bolt with an 8 marked on the top of the bolt handle. Would this be correct for a Remington 1903 in the ser.# range of 3251xxx?.
When did Remington begin switching from blued to parkerized buttplates? Thanks for any assistance.
It seems that when I think I have every gadget made for the 03 a new one shows up. I recently found a really neat front sight cover/hood. It...
I bought a real O3-A4 a few weeks ago complete with scope. I would like to post some pictures of it but, I dont understand how on this forum can some...
somewhere in your notes John, I've read that its not uncommon to find unmarked SA straight handled bolts ... >>>> am I paraphrasing you correctly...
Hey Chuck, Was prepping an 03' tonight for sale at a local show this coming weekend. Have never shot it or chambered a round in it till' tonight....
My wife and I saw my son off to the Army today. Felt like my heart was being ripped out of my chest. 19 years seems too short a time now. He's gonna...
If you are trying to epoxy two pieces of wood together, you can clean it with MEK, acetone, or alcohol and the chances are that it will fall apart...
On the M1941 receiver scope block were the screw holes drilled completely through the receiver or not. I was talking with a gentleman that said they...
Rick kindly showed me how to post bigger print,if we all did this it could be like Jouster was and I could read it again,having old eyes is not...
I hadn't given my SC a critical perusal in many years before this evening. Aside from the fact that I had forgotten that it has a 6 groove barrel...
Hey guys, Does a large AAG on the left wrist of a Springfield scant stock indicate inspection by Augusta Arsenal Georgia? Looked in Brophy's and...
I have encountered a problem that has me baffled. I acquired a new "old" 03 with an A5 scope. I took it to the range, and shooting from a rest I...
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