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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Was wondering if anyone could help with some letters stamped into my Springfield M1903 receiver just behind the gas vent hole on the right side. The...
I just examined an Estate Sale '03, 1,475,xxx, at a gun shop. 1932 dated bbl, no star gage mark. It is in a straight grip "03 stock, not an 03A3,...
I have most of the parts to assemble an 03a4 clone. would like to find someone good to do it. any suggestions? Thanks
have never seen one with an R marked in this location, was attached to a late RIA action
On GunAuction (not Gunbroker) #16036637. Might be an interesting one to try to restore. It's a low number, #5492, but it looks like the receiver is...
So I just got PCS’d to Rock Island Arsenal a few days ago and I just finished walking thru the museum. It’s a small museum but if you ever have a...
Should have titled this “Scope Base Distance” - apologies From what I have read in Brophy, it seems that the most common distance between the...
Here's another one snagged at auction. A really beautiful pre-war sporter. It is low number and it has been drilled for a scope. Other than...
Hello, Lurker and first time poster. I found this thread, https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=52813. I was going to revive it but in the...
Hi,is there any body how could identifier this M1903 bolt,thank you
Hello all New member with a new (to me) rifle, and a couple questions... First and foremost: I do not know the history of this rifle at all. I...
Going through some old magazines, I ran across a review of a "Midland Model 2600 Rifle" in the Proof House section of the February, 1994 issue of...
Good morning, This my first time posting here, so if "m in the wrong place please advise. I acquired a 1903 Springfield in a trade, in 1971. I...
Really kicking myself for not making a couple more bids on this beauty and missing out on it. So unfortunately I won't be able to share anything...
Can someone post a picture or two showing a side by side comparison of the bolts. I got the scope mount mounted, just need to see what the difference...
Hello Mil Surp Collectors. My question this evening is this: Would, during an arsenal refurb involving a Smith Corona receiver and barrel, ever be...
Barrel dated 3-43 4 groove. Parts blued where there supposed to be. Right F.J.A. stock appears unmolested. . When did they go 2 groove. Is this a...
Gentlemen, I need help on serial number search for Remington serial number: 3146952. Information seems scanty - date seems to be June, 1942. ...
Sometimes it is hard to say no. This came in today, a reasonably early (January 1943) 03A3 Smith Corona and this particular rifle came into the UK...
I found a nice Pedersen 1903 cut-off and checked the internet in an attempt to figure out the value of this part for either selling or trading. I am...
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