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...
My apologies for the delay in giving everyone a thorough update, but I was up and down almost 36 hours addressing the outage, and I needed some...
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This afternoon while looking into my gun safe as I waited for a Mosin barrel to finish soaking, I noticed something I probably should have picked up...
What do you make of this? It is on a 1903 Springfield rifle. What does the "M" stamp mean? Why was the muzzle crown "counter sunk"
Thought I would post some photos of my USMC rebuild that I bought a very long time ago. As a matter of fact nobody really knew about USMC rebuilds...
I just took delivery this week of a 3.32million serial m1903 in a new cmp stock with a pristine bore. I'm excited to say the least. I started taking...
Very interested in buying an 1903, would this specific rifle be safe to shoot? It’s serial number is in the 950,000’s but do not know for certain if...
Hi In my quest to restore my sporterized Rem 1903. The front band was missing . Is removal of the front sight necessary? Seems it just dosen't slip...
Gentleman, I recently purchased a stack of these...and I have no idea exactly what they are. I've learned to buy something like this if it's...
Newbie here, just found this forum, I was looking for some information about a rifle that was given to me, it belonged to my friends late...
New to this forum. Lots of good information here. Thanks. I purchased a Mark 1 for my son for his birthday in February and have been obsessed with...
Hi Guys I have the opportunity to buy a Rem 1903 Ser 33439xx barrel 10-42 for 300$. Its mostly there, chopped cross bolt stock. Stamped middle...
Hello guys, I have recently acquired this 1903A3. Need help knowing more about this rifle.
I have a recently purchased Rock Island 1903 with serial number 207016. It has a barrel dated 9-13 SA. From what I can gather online it was made in...
Before I attempt to remove the collar, can any one give me some tips on the removal of it? I'm soaking it with kroil, but the removal of the...
About 8 years ago I bought a fully stocked 1903 Springfield at a gun show. The receiver is a SA in the 900,000 serial range and the barrel is a 1918...
My buddy inherited a 1903/A3 with an RA barrel 12-43 but the receiver just has U.S. and the serial number 48xxxx. I am trying to help ID the...
Hello everyone, I've been digging around online and this forum seems like the best place to ask the following. I'm potentially buying a...
I am interested in thoughts as to the authenticity of a 1903a3 Remington. I have attached pictures. This is the description: 30.06; 95%...
Hello! I am considering the purchase of a m1903a3 that is being represented as part of an elder gentleman’s estate. I am attaching some...
Greetings! I've used a few threads here for answers, but I seem to be in a unique situation so I thought I would ask around here first. I recently...
This rifle was given to me as payment for helping a friend clean out the attic of his sporting goods store. That was about 15 years ago and the...
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