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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I recently acquired a Springfield 1903 Ser# 1215xxx. If I read the tables correctly, that would mean the receiver was manufactured in 1921. The rifle...
I disassembled my rifle and found following marking "USE IN SA ONLY" on both the receiver and barrel. Barrel looks original to the receiver both...
I bought this Remington M1903 at what I considered a parts gun price; thinking I'd break it up for parts. After disassembly and light cleaning I'm...
Does anyone know what the last and final Springfield 1903 NM SERIAL number happens to be? I know of a rifle that appears to be a NM rifle. Serial...
Recently bought a 03 sporter for "conversion" to a Sniper. After disassembly I noticed some one had cut a notch into the receiver where the bolt...
US Model 1903 A1 National Match Target Rifle us... for sale
I inherited this 1903 after my Father-In-Laws passing and unfortunately have no information on how he came to be in possession of it. Researching...
Hi, I would like to mount a stock type "S" on my 1903 of 1918. I bought it with an A3 scant stock. (I do not find it very beautiful nor natural...
Hello - Brand new to the forum and I have a question. I have a Remington 03-A3 that appears to be all original and correct. Serial number is 38753xx...
My wife and daughter surprised me with an early fathers day gift. I believe it is a Springfield 1903 Mark I. The barrel is marked SA 2-19 and I...
Have a chance to get a M1903 Sporter from a friend. The rifle has a Springfield receiver with a s/n date of about 1934 and a Remington barrel dated...
Plenty of 03A3's are regularly listed for sale on GunBroker. Is there a "sticky" ,or a reference to the CMP list of 03A3 drill rifles? It might...
Is anyone familiar with a stamp of BURKS A F on the butt of a Springfield 1903? Guessing it might be a previous owners name. Thanks in advance...
I recently picked up what appears to be an unmarked / unissued WW2 production M1905. There are no markings on the ricasso, crossbar, or hilt. It has...
Just finished one of my on-again off-again collecting projects. Wife thinks I'm a bit of a nerd, but I plan to clean it up a bit and get it framed.
I picked-up a NM configured M1903 rifle today. I gave a clone price for it ($500) and would like some opinions. I figure that at best it's some...
Snagged this one at the antique arms show today. Remington M1903 'modified'. Receiver number shows manufacture date of 1941, Remington barrel date...
I recently pickup a M48 Mauser the peolpe seeling it also have a 1903 Springfiled Sporter for $200.00 I was thinking about buying it for a shooter...
One of my favorite 1903 rifles came from the CMP auction as a barreled action. The finish is the way I received it. The stock came from another...
Hi all, Was hoping someone could take a look for Serial Number 1254965. My copy is quite outdated but hints around at a DCM sale or maybe even...
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