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 Milsurpers< May I get an SRS check for M1903 Springfield serial number 1511565 with an SA 5/38 barrel. Thank you. Jason
Hey guys, I'm sure this has been beaten to death here and everywhere in the gun community, BUT.... recently I have been studying...
Greetings all, I recently purchased a Gibbs M1903A4 rifle. I know it is not original, but I have wanted an '03A4 since I was about 10 years old....
I've found a 1903a3 action that might be good candidate for an a4 build. The possible problem is it's already tapped and drilled for a scope mount...
Hello! First off, I want to thank you all for putting in the effort to create a knowledgable resource for military surplus gun owners. I have been...
Hello, New guy here with first question to milsurps.com.. I recently acquired a real nice Remington 1903-A3 from a local shop. So a buddy of mine...
Hello, Usually hanging out on the Lee Enfield forum but decided to finish up a 1903A4 project that I haven't touched in a few years. I have an...
Have bought a 1919 MK1. Barrel is 1-19 and bright. Stock seems to match with proper cart. Bolt seems to be a replacement and is marked as above. ...
Hi folks, I may have missed this somewhere but I'm looking for correct ranges of serial numbers between the scopes, I know the known estimated...
So I'm perusing Texas gun trader the other night and I see a M1903a3 for $725. Because I've long wanted one of these and because I almost always see...
Of the many milsurp rifles and handguns I've owned, I've never been able to score a decent '03 that didn't cost me a small fortune. Today I found one...
So I've got a line on a Remington 1903a3 in rwally nice condition for $700 that I'm thinking about picking up and converting to an a4. My question...
A close friend purchased this rifle last month and we have been trying to get as much information on it as possible. The serial number is 1262948...
Howdy all! A couple years ago I went to a gun shop and saw what I was told was a new production 1903. Was wondering if anyone out there is doing...
Hey guys, first post here so let me know if I'm doing anything wrong. I just got into WWI-II era milsurps after finally buying my first Garand...
Hi all! I am brand new to the board here, and pretty new to pre-60's firearms. Recently, I decided that I was getting bored with the new age stuff...
Hi guys, first post here. Hopefully you guys can help me. I have a sporterized 1903 that I received from my grandfather a few years ago. It currently...
Some time ago, I posted about some "Bataan" M1903s that had been sold by Federal Ordnance over 25 years ago and sought some input. I was told that...
After reading a lot on the internet I found out that a lot of Sedgley barrels are bent I have a 10/43 barrel When I drop a 19/64 drill bit in...
I have an 03A3 scant stock with "45" stamped under the butt plate and no other marking. Is it a manufacturing date?
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