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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whats the bayonet model used on a m1903a3?
Andrew Stolinski found these pics in the National Archives in a 1923 Telescopic Musket sight report for the US Army. It was basically detailing all...
Any help here would be greatly appreciated. In possession of a Remington 03-a3, made in 1943. This rifle appears to be in new parkerized condition,...
When back to the gun store and took pictures of that 1903 Sniper as requested. This one is WAY out of my price range. But thought the price was...
Interesting stock on this one . Does it look factory ? Not sure i have ever sen one with a Fecker. Winchesters, Lyman, Unertl..but Fecker. Scope...
Does anyone know what the 20 on the rear on my stock means? Is it worth keeping it on?
Hey guys new to the forum just picked up my first m1903A3 today can you guys tell me about what the markings mean on the stock, the age of it, and...
Well, evidently I violated some sort of "forum by-law" by posting this message in the wrong spot, my humble apologies! So. here is my question again:...
Are these possible to find for sale? Does a source for them exist? Are there reproduction versions available? Thank you!
Spent a wonderful but BRUTAL day at the range with my USMC clone (924K w/ CMP stock, Criterion barrel, Hi Lux Unertl) trying to work up some loads. I...
Lucked out at a recent show....I purchased a front sun shade assembly for my MC-1952 repro....I don't know which way the first piece is...
Hi Everyone This Rifle has been in my safe for a few years and I would like to get any Info. on it I can. I Appreciate the help everyone gives...
Hello All, After lusting a few years for a SC 1903A3, pick-up one at a recent gun show. In pretty good shape, definitely has been used. I know I...
Hello, I just came into a 1903a4 reproduction this past weekend. Remington 5/43 manufacture, correct scope base and horizontal rings, w/ an original...
I read somewhere, I thought on this forum but I could not find it, that there are differences between sear's on the 1903's. I thought I read that one...
Hi Everyone I thought I would try posting some pictures of a 1903 I picked up at a show last December. If I am right it is a 1942 receiver and...
What kind of front sight/front sight blade did the Springfield Armory install on their DCM/NRA sporter rifles? Here is the photo of the one on mine....
Hi Folks - I'm new to the forum and just picked up my first 1903A3 and would love to have you experts tell me what you can about it? I think it's...
I want to buy this gun but it's pricey. need to make sure im not over paying for it. please give me your advice. thanks. seller's asking for...
Yesterday I purchased this 1903. It's an RIA SN# 287625. Although I've owned a number of guns in my life, very few of them were old when I...
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