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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Hi Rick/All, Sorry to keep pestering you guys but I still can't figure out how to identify a 1903 Hugh Hump -VS- STD. I've looked at picture and...
What would be the proper handguard on a late 1919 Mark 1 rifle ? My thinking is that it would be..high hump with sight cut, and a concave appearance,...
Glad to been the group!! I have the chance to purchase an Remington 03A4 SN 49929xx. In the Remington Society PDF the number appears to fall in...
Hey, all! I don't post often but I couldn't find this out after going through the forums a bit... I realized my new to me S-Stock wasn't bedded...
I was looking at a schematic for the M73B1 scope. It refers to: "gaskets", "shims" and "diaphragms" Can anyone tell me what material each of...
Hi All, I've been jumping around the fourm looking for an answer but seem to be coming up short. Sorry if this question has been asked before but I...
Hi guys. I'm a modern firearms enthusiast, and just acquired my first military collectible rifle, a 1903, which is a very different firearm to what...
The National Matches started in 1873 at the National Match range at Creedmore, Long Island. This makes this competition one of the oldest continuing...
In case anyone needs one, I just bought two and they are very nice! http://www.partsforantiqueguns.com/...
This 1923 03 started out life as a National Match and went through quite a bit of alterations during it's life. When I got it the stock was a Rock...
Can you guys do an SRS request on a M1903 564075 Thanks for your time.
I have A SA 1903 1360525 with a SA 6-42 with a prewar C stock no firing proof P no inspectors stamp the bolt and other parts are early WW11. it looks...
It has come to my attention that I cannot shoot my 1923 NM at Camp Perry because it has a reverse safety. So, if I shot left handed it would not be...
I was helping a guy I met on the Internet go through a gun collection and he had a Rock Island that was going to be part of the deal. I bought it...
Could someone verify my NRA Sporter, SN 1366507? Star Gage # 1 1077, barrel dated 9-30. NS Bolt with electro-pencil SN on bottom. No star on muzzle....
I just got a new M1903 added to my collection. It is a Springfield Armory low s/n at 564075. It is in what I consider a nice stock. It has a 3-38 SA...
SN 1480510, is drilled/tapped for a target sight as used by the Marine Corps at this time. Any info on this number available? Thanks in advance....
I have a 1903 with a "2" stamped on the very end of the forend. Any idea what this signifies? The rifle is also drilled & tapped for a Lyman 48, but...
This weekend I won a Springfield Sporter style rifle at an auction. I got it pretty cheap and was encouraged by the fact that it is listed on the...
Hi Everybody, I thought I would share some photos and information of a 1903a4 that I recently found that from my research appears to be a accurate...
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