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 After a long time without finding something new, i have at last the chance buying this M1903. As it is impossible here in France to find a...
First post and new to MILSURP rifles.Found a 1903a3 and I was attracted to it but not sure if it is all original or not.The research i have done is...
I have a 1918 Springfield in the 92K range. I have mostly correct vintage and mfg parts on it now but I am suspect of the magazine cut-off and...
I have been doing a little bit of research on the 1903 and finally decided to buy one. I admittedly don't know too terribly much about them, I just...
would all USMC 43 barrels have been installed by civilian gunsmiths? Were any of them used by the military? I looked at a beautiful rebuilt 1903...
Hi All, This is my first post; if I post it wrong, my apologies in advance while I learn. I picked up a Remington 03A3 a few weeks back. I...
I picked up this mark 1 1123543 barrel date 3-19 it has a Remington rear sight and a SC bolt C that I changed out to a B&S bolt) the stock is a...
Hi Everyone - managed to find me a 1903 A3 and after purchasing it I was hoping I could ask some people with a lot more knowledge if they could tell...
Did the military ever rebuild a SC with a Remington bolt? Thank you.
Hello everyone, first post on milsurps. Looking forward to many more! I recently was given a 1903 complete action and a barrel to go with it by a...
Several months ago I threw a couple of bids in at an auction. I kinda forgot about the bids, but last Friday the auction house advised me that I had...
After 30 years of saying "I should get an 03 Springfield before they get too high" I finally did. I remember when you could take your pick from a...
I recently glommed an 03A4 that has a B series serial number Lyman Alaskan mounted on it. Word on the internet seems to be that the B serial...
Anyone know a source for the blueprint of the rear sight dovetail on the 03-A3? I've done a search and come up empty.
The safety won't operate because the grooves on the Safety latch don't line-up with the grooves on the cocking piece. I must pull back on the cocking...
Hello everyone. I just joined today. I've been collecting military type rifles for about 5 years. Most are easy to research , but last week I bought...
Hello all! My wife recently inherited a rifle from her father that we are having trouble getting any good information on. What we know: It's...
Hi,i stated to reload for this rifle,any info for start will be appreciated,shooting range 100 METER TO 300 METER,,thanks
I have an Unertl scope that is ill and needs help.... The turrets for wind and distance have lost the inner clicky thing to allow for changes. First...
Friend needs a set for this rifle, and I'd appreciate any assistance you collectors can provide as to where one might find such a thing. Thanks!
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