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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found this at the antique fair today, any opinions on what variation it is? Best I can surmise is 1903A3 Remington When were these...
Good Morning I have 2 magazine springs for my M1903 Springfield (not a3) The one that was in the rifle is slightly taller than the replacement I...
Does anyone know approximately when RLB switched to FJA at Remington during 1903 production? Thanks
I have a sporterized A3 action with original Parkerization; it is screwed onto a new in-the-white barrel. I want to Park the barrel. What are my...
I'm been trying to find a 1903 Springfield High Hump handguard since June or Aug 2017 everytime I find them they sell for between $180 and $200. I...
A relative of mine has either a 1903 or 1903-A3 that has been Sporterized. He lent the rifle years ago to another relative, and is now getting it...
Does anyone know where I can buy a "C" front sight blade for an 03A3? Neither Numrich nor Sarco was of any help.
Looking for mfg date of a R. I. rifle. Serial no. 326957. Between Bowar's & Old Guns I am getting confused. Any help would be great! ...
Found this in a small auction, listed as a sporterized springfield .Nice untapped receiver. To the best of my knowledge checkering was not a...
Hey anybody see the Rod Bayonet 1903 on GB for $12,000. What do you think? http://www.gunbroker.com/item/708244462 Tom
Hi, I was offered this 03 Springfield for $550.00. Any thoughts would be appreciated. It was manufactured by Springfield Armory serial no....
Hello to the forum. Checking on if anyone has ever seen a 03 Springfield stock without/lacking any cartouche's. A 03 was being offered on Gunbroker...
Gidday fellas, A few weeks ago, one of my rifle club members happily turned up at our range with his "new" very early production '03 Springfield....
A relatve of mine who knows very little about firearms except what he reads & is told by I don`t know who purchased a Remmington 03A3. He wants to...
I may have posted this before, but I can't recall. My 03A3 has 3 P proofs on it, one in a circle two in squares. One of the squares has been stamped...
I have a 1903A3 receiver with a 1903 barrel that was bubbaed, I'm trying to put it back to resemble a 1903, I can't get the upper band on over the...
I am looking at a Remington built 1903 03-A3 that is packed in cosmoline. Its dated l-43 and serial is 3841931. Right side of the butt stock about...
Hello everyone I have a Springfield Armory 1903 of some sort but don't know anything at all about these rifles. Rifle was handed down from my...
Here is a poem I wrote about the 1903. The poem can be considered public domain and you are welcome to pass it along. Perhaps it will encourage some...
I spotted a 1903 Springfield at a gun store and made the mistake of telling a good friend about it and he bought it before I could. Not really a big...
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