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...
My apologies for the delay in giving everyone a thorough update, but I was up and down almost 36 hours addressing the outage, and I needed some...
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I just joined this forum, but I have been collecting Milsurps since I found out my wife was pregnant with my first son. He's 11 now and has been...
Just wanted to show off my Remington 03A3. It was made in 8-44 and overhauled at Ogden after the war. When I go it it was full of cosmoline and I...
Hi guys. My gunsmith just offered me this Remington 1903a4 but I'm not sure if it is a real one. My opinion is, that this sniper rifle has beem...
I recently purchased a Rock Island Arsenal 1903. I'm not much of a milsurp guy but the rifle is in wondrous condition and I got it for $300 from a...
New to the forum but not new in owning a sporterized 1903. My 1st rifle to buy in 1966. It had been chambered in 6-284. I recently took it out the...
I just got this today. The shop owner said it wasn't collector grade. I didn't care about that. The RIA serial # is very high I think it must have...
Hi guys, I have a M1903 Mark I dated 1920. I got it about 10 years ago for staining my drivers ed teachers deck. The rifle was sporterized -...
I just acquired a sporterized Remington 1903a3 and have been looking at parts I need to return it to a semblance of its original condition. Bought...
I have a little-used 1943 03A3. I understand the most-accurate ammo is somewhat rifle-specific. I would like to try a couple different loads, but not...
Hi: Assisting a neighbor in installing a Model 1903 Stock onto a Model 1903A3 Rifle. The Model 1903A3 Rifle does not fit into the portion of the...
In Terry Hawker's 2009 Red Star article posted here as a sticky, there is a photo at the top of the article, showing a case of what appears to be...
Wondering if anyone might be able to explain why the front inside right side of the stock inletting for the action appears to be ground out. The...
A friend is looking to replace the sportarized stock on his 03 with another, can anyone give me information on a quality stock/supplier for him? TIA
Just wanted to share this find. The original owner told me it was bought from the DCM. He says it was unissued and not a rebuild. Looking to find any...
Are Springfield grenade launchers being reproduced as well? Ive asked for more pics of this one but I thought to put it out to you guys too. I...
I recently picked up a Smith Corona and have a question about it. It appears to be very correct except for a Remington bolt. Now, the fella I...
In 1962, at age sixteen, I purchased my first M1903A1 in Albuquerque. They have been my passion to this day ! I have a question to start off my...
A 1903 on Gun Auction, #13925589. Any comments?
No. 572836 No. 1353844 Thanks in advance
Hi, I bought a used blued R-marked bolt for my A3. The extractor feels really loose; if you shake the bolt, the extractor rattles. And, the...
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