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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My 1903-A3 stock only has one mark!! Normal?? No indications of refinish.
I have a sporterized 1903 with a Lyman 57S 03A3 sight that I inherited. The front sight is Lyman but I don't know the model number. It was shooting...
What type of replacement bolts for an 03-o3A3 are generally recognized as having a + tolerance for fit? HO, R marked doesn't matter I just want to...
Does anyone have access to the SRS? looking for information on a Springfield 1903 3255599. Thanks in Advance... Bill
I bought this nice four digit Springfield 1903 receiver from the CMP Auction about five years ago. The finish and condition look nice and I found a...
Hello, I’m new to this forum. I recently acquired what appears to be a NRA Sporter. Serial# 1295580 (matching number electric pencil engraved on...
I just picked up a nice W-S 1913 scope (S/N: 7616) with original mount, case and base that was issued to SA 1903 S/N: 936514. It's a long shot and I...
Picked up an early (1941-42) Remington '03 bolt. It has an outline of a cross (like the Swiss flag) on the rear face of the root handle...A sub...
I just signed up for this site after reading some of the forums over the last few weeks. I have a 44 Springfield M1 Garand with an Dutch Evo barrel...
I have RIA M1903 with serial number 100438, barrel date of 11/08. Rifle appears to be in original condition. Any SRS info would be greatly...
Picked this up at the gun show last weekend. Don't know much about them, so could use some opinions if it looks original. Haven't pulled it out of...
I think I may have happened upon a post 1905 Solid Hump Handguard for the Springfield 1903. It has a crack and missing a bit of wood at the forward...
1920 03 Springfield Mark I Bolt strikes ejector frequently and requires much "mickeying" to get it to feed over ejector. Ideas? Thanks! ...
Was wondering if I could please get an SRS on my Springfield 1903 S/N 404784. The rifle looks to have not had any rebuilds so maybe sold through DCM....
I have a sporterized 1903 that I recently inherited. The leather sling, which looked original, was in poor condition, so I took it off as to not make...
I just picked up and early Rock 1903 that has a SA 42 barrel on it. Serial # places it in the safe range. It has a button on the back end of the...
I have a RI receiver with a SA38 barrel that has the slot for the rear sight sleeve on the wrong side ????? It is indexed correctly, not cut, not...
This is amazing. I wonder if this is really unissued or a farce If it’s true, wish I had a rich daddy ...
I think I stumbled onto a legit Griffin and Howe. The cheekpiece is throwing it off a little from others I've seen. That buttpad is definitely a...
Hello, Let me show you punches on a stock for identification. have you ever seen these markings? Regards
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