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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Stopped off at a local pawn shop today to see what they had. A Kongsberg 1911 that was too much, a 1903A3 that I had see before, also too much. ...
I recently picked up my first 1903 on Gunbroker that dates to 1915 with what appears to be original barrel. Inspector stamp is consistent with date....
Copy of Brophy's book, the 1903 Springfield. Been eyeing one for years, but seeing them priced on eBay and Amazon between $200-300 dollars, I said...
Hey guys. I just received new Clymer Go and No Go (SAAMI) gauges in the mail. Here’s my problem...my 1903 bolt closes on Go AND on the No Go gauge. I...
I have a Remington 03A3 manufactured in January 43, with a 2-43 barrel date, that was apparently rebuilt at Springfield Armory. The stock cartouche...
Serial #347176. I have owned it since 2008. It was sporterized many years ago and nicely done. The stock work is first rate with expertly executed...
I have a spare bolt that is blued and has a blued firing pin and a spare parkerized firing pin. Both are remington. Was there a time line for the...
This is the rifle I bought from an auction a while back. Because of where it is in the SRS list I thought it was a target rifle but I didn't know if...
Looked until my eyes bleed and couldn't find the answer here or on the web with any clarity. Here goes, I need to know if Remington or a...
Evening guys. I posted a couple days ago about a new 1915 ‘03 I acquired recently. I have yet to receive any replies, but I wonder if this isn’t more...
The bolt on my '03, serial # 1374814, has a what appears to be a #6 or #9 on the bottom of the bolt handle. A "US" on the forward side of the safety...
Hello, I'm new to the forums and looking for some clarification on my Model 1903 N.B.A. Sporter. My father originally purchased this rifle in...
I have this M1903 rifle. Serial number and Feb 1918 barrel date appear to be consistent. The rifle is in unusually clean condition for its age, the...
I have searched a bit and found no like rebuild codes I found while cleaning my new acquisition SC 1903A serial #3622813. I place this receiver in...
Just picked up a nice Model 1903. I was wondering if anyone could enlighten me on the stock stamps. i am also wondering what kinds of factory ammo i...
Hey all- Just bought this SC 03A3 and thought I'd share it with you guys. It's not "correct" because with the little bit of knowledge I've gleaned...
I don’t typically care for rifles with scopes but this one had a nice stock, really cool caliber, and a SWEET price so I jumped on it. ...
Not Bubba sporters but sporters by folks like Griffin and Howe and Sedgley. Are there any books or websites dedicated to things like this? I'm...
I recently purchased a NOS 03A3 stock which I would like to install on my Springfield. It is extremely difficult to screw in the butt plate screws...
I formally adopted a Remington 1903A3 today, it has the correct stock,of the parts I've seen are all marked with an R. It went through Ogden as it is...
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