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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What is the uncompressed length of the firing pin spring?
So I decided to try my hand at rebuilding. looking around I found a really nice barreled receiver with a bolt on Gunbroker. So it has a Rock Island...
picked up a really nice condition 1903 at a lgs because there was something odd looking about it but couldn't quite see it, other than a wrong middle...
This was hidden on a rack with other misc rifles. It's been wiped down, but still has cosmoline in nooks and crannies. Well, I just realized the...
Forum, enclosed pictures of my Remington 1903A3 Receiver - 4128550 Barrel - RA 12-43 (2 grove) Bolt - R Stock - Keystone Comments...
Plz ! help me to identify my 1903 springfield very low serial number # 7 ??? Thanks you !
New here on the Milsurp Forums. I have a 1903 NM that I would like the chech for documentation either with SRS or the DMC. I believe I am the third...
I have a NM 1903 made in June 1928. It does not have serial number. I am interested in getting any information about this rifle. I have...
Recently got an 03A3 from Bubba that I know very little about. After some research, it seems to have an A4 bolt, and Bubba hogged out the stock and...
I recently purchased an early Remington 1903, SN 3,016,xxx, with all early features. The rifle has New Zealand Lend-Lease markings on the butt of...
I came into an unusual RIA 1903 back in June - # 49643. It has a S.A. barrel dated 7-15, with flaming bomb. Regarding the stamps, there are the...
Traveling for work and wandered into a small local gun show yesterday. Wasn't expecting much, but holy batman. I almost fell over reaching for my...
Hello, I would like to have some advice please for this low number springfield1903. the seller send me some poor pics... I think it has a...
Proud new owner of 1943 a3, 1903. I had some 30-06 ammo from CMP that shoots fine in either of my two M1's. Chanbers easily in the 1903 and shoots...
I was at a match on Sunday and a guy had a truck full of "stuff", selling it off for a friend. Lots of M14 stocks and handguards, M1 Garand Ammo...
Hello guys. Looking for some help getting some history on a few bolts 1-bolt shoulder marked BF over 46, A on underside 2 -bolt shoulder marked R 4...
I have had this rifle for quite a long time, at the time of purchase, I was doing a lot of M1 Rifle and Winchester M70 NM shooting. I remember...
The front sight base on my 1903a3 is clocked ever so slightly to the right. I was wondering why I had to adjust the rear sight so far to the right....
If anybody is interested in following it, I've put my last and very best 1903 Springfield up for auction on Gunbroker. This rifle is unique as my...
Can anyone identify this maker mark on a 03a3 rear sight? From what I understand there were several WW2 contractors and they were required to mark...
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