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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I'm thinking I may have found something fairly unique here. For years I've been looking for an M1922/M2 .22 Springfield with a rear sight base...
I'm searching for a copy of this magazine. Anyone have a copy? I have a scan of the article I'm most interested in, but I'd like to get a hard...
Won this auction, wasnt planning on winning since my bid was low, at 550 plus 21% auction premium, which I though would be a good deal for any 1903...
I have a 1903 with a scant stock and these markings There is P on the stock @ scant grip. and these AAa and AOG. I believe Augusta Arsenal and...
I've just bought this high serial number 1903 and would be interested in the experts thoughts. I believe the receiver dates to 1937 with a barrel...
This is the 2nd early 1st batch M73B1 scope that I have acquired in the UK. I put that down to the fact that the first units to be issued these...
which is what I think this one is. This is serial 1244426, in the NRA museum collection.
An older brother (Retired Army) gave me the rifle probably 17 years ago. It came in a CMP box, but he told me it didn't come from the CMP. The s/n...
Just picked this rifle up today with a barrel date of 12-31 and serial number of 1446308. Bolt is electropenciled to match, polished and so are...
I have been on the hunt the past few years to obtain the parts needed to return one of my 1903 Springfield Mark I rifles to proper Pedersen Device...
I found this in an article I recently read. The use of dogs was sheer genius.
Hello — I am curious after seeing previous checks on the forum if my rifle numbers produce any additional history of service life: Springfield...
I checked the cleaning kit in my early Springfield 1903, it was in the rifle butt when I bought it years ago. here is a photo of the serial number...
Gentlemen, I have an opportunity to purchase a reworked Smith Corona 03A3 that has some issues. I have a few questions that I'm hoping the endless...
I do not think it is common to find a scant stock (1903A1) with the rebuild stamp on the right side, the cut off has the SA stamp. Rifle is late WW1...
I have a 1903 with serial # 1513708 it has the lyman sights and I been been told it may be a National Match. Can some one please check this number...
Back in 2011, I bought an early (s/n 3576) Rock Island 1903 receiver from the CMP Auction. I was able to restore the receiver to a pre WW1 era rifle...
Some years ago, I found a loaded 30-06 cartridge with a 1905 headstamp. After doing some research, I found a posting by the late Ray Meketa in 2012....
I thought the forum members might find this information interesting. To my knowledge, this information has not been previously published. This is a...
How many Remington 1903's were made?
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