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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Am I right in assuming that the end cap on a 1903 is not supposed to contact the barrel?
1941 maybe?
FWIW: I recently picked-up a Weaver model 440 scope with a 3/4 inch tube and 'screw' elevation & windage adjustments. I wasn't exactly sure how...
I was wandering around the Internet looking for an SKS to buy and ran across this odd listing 1903A3 Jungle Carbine, you just gotta ask yourself why...
Hello, I recently inherited a Remington 1903 manufactured in 1941 according to the serial number, so not an A3. As shown in the pictures it has a...
My grandpa gave me this Springfield 1903 a few days ago and I'm trying to learn more about it. What can you tell me? Serial number is 1032433. 1913...
Howdy all, First time poster, and never saw this board before today. But I have a question that ya'll might be able to help with. I am not a...
a pic, by pic how to , to replace the barrel on the 1903 Springfield. first, the old...Remington 1903, with crusty rusty tube, and a Used HS 1944...
I'm looking at a Remington 03A4 rifle that I'm certain has quite a few problems. I suspect the bolt is one of them, but wanted to get opinions on...
Hello Milsurps Friends, I am tracking a 1934 serialed rifle with an SA 11-34 barrel installed. The serial, 1469233, places it about in the middle...
Since i got back into C&R collecting I picked up a few projects for restoration. Why do I want to restore a Mark 1 to WW2 configuration? Stamped on...
Anyone have experience with CMP's Custom Shop? My Greek was pretty well shot out when I got it from CMP way back when and I've been procrastinating...
Greetings! I am in the process of purchasing a Mark I rifle. All the metal components for a Mark I is there but the indentation for the stock is...
Newbie to the forum here..... I acquired a couple of years ago a Springfield M1903 that has the rear base installed for a Unertl 8x scope, but not...
Decided to clean up the wood on my 03a3 , it was almost black from years of sitting around. I got the black film of goo off but it has the ugliest...
I recently purchased a Smith Corona A3. On the left side on the stock just above the butt plate are the letters S S stamped. What does this...
Looking to finish out my ww2 collection with an '03'...to replace a rough one I sold years back. Would like to find an 03 A1 rifle. I like the pistol...
I’m interested in getting a 1903A3 for semi serious CMP/Highpower matches. I got my eye on two listed on Gunbroker. One is a 1943 arsenal rebuild....
Found these photos from an old auction site, very interesting conversion of the Model 1903 rifle to 22 rim fire by well known gunsmith A.O. Niedner ...
Hello, So I saw this and decided to bid on it, now im trying to see if its worth even if I bid on it or am I screwed: Unmarked Model 1903...
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