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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... and has paid off double. An older gentleman on a local firearms forum has put his collection of over 40 years on the market and it has given me...
Hey all I’m finally getting around to sending my unsporterised 1903 off for a usmc sniper clone build. One of my last decisions is what to for the...
I picked up a Remington M1903 rifle. The receiver is in mint condition (9/42) as well as the barrel (7/42). Looks like someone slapped on a vintage...
top one ser. 4994xxx.... marked 6-43 p on barrel m-82 scope bottom ser 3414xxx barrel marked 6-43 p on barrel weaver k-3 scope i havent...
First is a Springfield 1903 with a 1/14 dated barrel. Serial number 575050. Second is a Remington 03-A3 with a 4/43 dated barrel. Serial...
...that you wish you didn't see. So as my quest for the right 1903 continues I went to a local gun show this weekend and didn't find it. What I did...
Is there a friendly member in the US who would help out getting a 1903 rearsight assy shipped to me in the UK? There is one on ebay at the moment...
I have wanted to post for sometime and am just now getting around to it. My father and I recently acquired a M1903 with a 4 digit serial number...
Gentlemen. Looking for opinions/information on a 1903 S stock with a DAL cartouche and what looks to be a faint RIA cartouche. Also opinions on value?
Just purchased a 1903A3 from online company and when picking up the gun I noticed that it appears there was some milling done to the receiver. It...
I have a M1903-A4 Sniper stock in the "C" configuration that I would like to trade for a pre-war M1903 "C" stock in similar condition. My 1903-A4...
I have had these slings for quite a long time and believe they are originals - but also would welcome any opinions Thanks Robert
I have had this RIA 1903 s/n 151,XXX for about 42 years, and I may have put a round or two through it long, long ago before I really knew anything...
Please find below a detailed and challenging question of authenticity. I ask those interested with informed expertise to read the entire rather long...
Does any know if M1922 MII training rifles were listed in the SRS? If so, any info on 14086, stamped with the typical B after the serial number once...
I have a 1903 NRA sporter in excellent original condition ( 43B sight, 8-24 barrel date, electropenciled W3L bolt, serno: 1265159). I have the...
Well, this was another of those bids I put on an item I did not expect to win. It was an odd one that caught my eye that was for a Springfield...
Traded for it but I'm looking at how much can be kept as is and if it possibly needs to be restored.
I recently looked at a 1903 22 Trainer. The receiver was marked U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 255,xxx, in the "fancy" script. The barrel was...
Hi guys. Excellent site here. Wonderful amount of serious gun guys. I have this rifle... Springfield Serial #1496337 1903. 30-06 Cal. It has the...
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