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 have a m1903 that i would like to try to find out if it was in theater and where if so, can anyone assist with this or point me in a good...
Hello, I'm new to this forum and hoping to tap into some knowledge that I've been unsuccessful in obtaining. Several months back I picked up an...
While sorting a box of 1903 parts, I came across this extractor marking. Can anyone shed light on it please?
I was looking through my 1980's American Rifleman and ran across an article on a Springfield 1903 owned by Jack O'Conner. It was claimed to have...
GunAuction.com #15076971. I would like to hear member's comments on this rifle.
I bought a M1903 bolt from Dupage Trading Co. to replace the 03-A3 bolt in my M1903 because it wasn't correct and would stick in the receiver raceway...
I was an RSO at a Vintage Sniper Rifle "Match" at Quantico last weekend. There were a number of nice rifles on the line, including a Swiss M96,...
I was told this is the place to go for info, I have recently inherited some guns and there is an M1903 dated 5/43, I would like to know if there is a...
I recently inherited my grandfather's rifle and most I can figure is the barrel has been cut and one time it had a peep sight mounted to the one side...
Hey Guys I got an Avis barrel marked 2-19 Are they good barrels Just wondering Thanks SkyKid
I've always heard about how the 03 pre war 1 had a 'buttery smooth' action. I have never had the chance to try an 03, but I do own a '43 03A3. The...
Just found this - EGW (Evolution Gun Works) makes a lot of neat specialty stuff, particularly for the M1911 pistol. But they have for some time made...
I have a stock that is odd, It has the Cutout for the MKI Pederson Device on the Left, but has been cut down and converted into a stock for the 1922...
Hello everyone, my first post. I just recently got a Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 (serial # 218xxx) that I was told many years ago by my...
Good morning, I have been reading the forum for years and finally had a reason to join and post. I have a Remington 03A3 that shoots 9" to the left...
When I was looking for a M1903 (I posted pics of the one I ultimately bought in another thread), I ran across a gun shop in Texas that had several of...
Any help identifying this stock would be appreciated. Appears to be in-letted for 30-06 action and in m 1 22lr config with finger grooves? A 22lr or...
Hello Milsurp Friends, Could I please get an SRS check for M1903A1 serial number: 1457549 1934 with an SA 4-33 barrel. Rifle appears to be...
As reimbursement for cleaning a large collection or milsurplus arms for a elderly friend he gave me two rifles, This Springfield 1903 and a...
What is the uncompressed length of the firing pin spring?
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