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...
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...
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...
Small Arms Instructors Manual (1918) Compiled by the Small Arms Instruction Corps Format: 234 pages - E.P. Dutton @ Company, New York (1918) ...
Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....
Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII U.S. Training Film) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era training film which...
TM9-270 U.S. RIFLE, CAL. .30, M1903A4 (SNIPER'S) CHARACTERISTICS AND OPERATION Published by War Department (Sept 28, 1943 - 30 Pages) ...
TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....
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Caveat: The Oldguns table does have some problems with the production dates for Remington M1903 and M1903A3 rifles. M1903s are listed as ALL...
https://www.remingtonsociety.org/manufacture-dates/
M1903 Private's Manual (1918) Author: Colonel Jas. A. Moss (United States Army) Format: 43 pages Note: After you click on images to ENLARGE...
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...
TM 9-1270 U.S. Rifles, Cal .30, M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3, M1903A4 Sniper Ordnance Maintenance Manual War Department Format: 116 pages with multiple...
United States Rifle, Cal .30, Model 1903 Manual Washington Printing Office Pamphlet No. 1923 Revised October 17th, 1911 Format: 72 pages with two...
An interesting video for Springfield collectors ... :thup:
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,...
United States Rifles and Machine Guns (1917) Authors: Fred H. Colvin and Ethan Viall Associate Editors American Machinist Members Society American...
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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Please make my day!!! 935541. Thanks again Joe.
I'm talking to a guy regarding a 1903 with a 1918 barrel and 1918 serial range. The only hangup (the gentleman seems to be legit) is the inspector...
I sure hope the bidders on this gem are bidding for the couple of parts that may be for an A4 (stock and scope) and not the total BS story. The...
Here are are a pair of weapons brought back from Vietnam. There was also a Vietnamese SKS that was with this group but the original owner kept that...
I purchased this A4 recently and should receive it in a few days. I will post more pictures when it gets here. I believe the sn is 3415537 but it is...
I am looking to add a 1903a4 to the stable and have been considering this one. The only thing that bothers me is the cartouches on the stock. I can...
I was looking over a few A4's today and noticed that out of the six rifles I was looking at there were what appeared to be 3 different styles of bolt...
This came with an 04A4 that I just bought and I thought some people may enjoy it. It is beautiful, the blackish blue is incredible. I think this is...
I picked this A4 up about a week ago and got around to taking it apart today. Seems to be original except for the scope, I put that on. It came with...
Here are some photos of the 1-43 barrel and receiver outside of the stock. There is some difference in the machining and number of inspection stamps...
Ummmm never heard of this. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=128518581
Darrell "Shifty" Powers passed away on June 17th. As usual the media said virtually nothing of this heros passing. We owe these men so much and they...
Would a bent or straight handle J5 bolt be correct on a March 1918 1903?
has anyone used a recoil pad for a dual purpose of reducing recoil and lengthening length of pull? If so what product has been used the most?
Today I picked up an 03-a3, that appears to be in an NRA Sporter stock, or something similar. Can anyone confirm what type of stock this is?
I just acquired a what I believe is a correct 1903 Springfield NM serial number 1497403, barrel dated 5-37. The 1903 has all the features of a...
I have a 1912-era '03 with what looks like a very interesting track record. The rifle and all my accessories are pictured below. Here's what I have...
now some one tell me where this gun is?????? This is the guy you all see the FJA stamped on your ww2 collectibles or wished was. I am guessing the...
what are these and what did they do?? This is a Atwood photo taken at Aberdeen Proving Grounds 8-17-1944
I have a photo of Frank J Atwood receiving the 1,000,000th Remington 1903 rifle. Has anyone seen the gun? its at the Springfield Armory museum in...
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