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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Hello, I bought my first Milsurp rifle a couple weeks ago and have questions about the bolt and the overall rifle. My main worry is that the...
Does anyone have a picture of what the 1903 Springfield / Remington stock cross pins look like. I can't seem to locate a picture. Thanks in...
Below is a photo I took of a range target this weekend of 2 back to back 100yd 3 round groups out of a faux-1903a4 I had built. I took off my Hi...
Against most all advice I continued to shoot my 6 number Springfield, normally 10 to 15 reduced loads usually on Memorial and Veterans days but...
It occurred to me that as the supply of rifles dries up the supply of quality spare parts can't be far behind. Since I'd like to be able to keep my...
I picked this up last year with an extra 03A3 barrel and a fake 16" bayonet. I paid $750 OTD.
I recently won a local firearms auction in which I purchased what I thought was a 03A3 that had been converted into a target rifle. The action has...
I have no idea where this one has been hiding for the past 97 years but I have been looking for this rifle for 20 years or so. It's a 1920 National...
I purchased a Remington M1903A3 a few years ago, rebuilt post-war at Rock Island Arsenal. It has the usual mix of parts, many were ‘R’ marked, but...
It would mean a lot to me to find this rifle and I would pay very good money for it. I know it's a long shot but I'm throwing it out there. ...
I inherited Remington 1903 from my Uncle recently. Serial Number 3253444. Barrel Date is 10-42 which matches the manufacture date associated with...
so I had this for a while but just took it out for a local springfield cmp match, I bought a cheap bore scope few months ago and was happy to see...
I'd like to introduce myself as a new member to the Forum. I recently purchased a gorgeous low serial# Smith Corona at the Colorado Gun Collectors...
I am rereading this book Doomed AT the Start it is about fighter pilots in the Philippines in 1941/42. On page 378 They are talking about the...
Hey all, I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I'll post something on the new member introduction thread but I picked this forum because...
Need a set of 7/8" old style Redfield JR scope rings for a 1903 sniper build with a M84 scope. Checked eBay - nothing listed. Any leads? Ron.
I found a few extractors in original packages, but I am not sure which is which. Some are abut 3 1/4" long and some are 4 1/4" long. Any ideas?
I just got this paid 1400$ . It has no stock markings that I can find maybe something unrecognizable on the pistol grip. It in beautiful shape...
I came across at my lgs a 1903, serial numbered to 1918 with 1-18 SA Barrel. I have lusted for a WW1 1903 for awhile. While the stock, trigger guard...
Found a 1903A4 (legit) with some minor issues I'm looking to restore. Pics in the next day or so. One need is a new stock. It has a chopped pistol...
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