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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Is there any hit for Serial number 849651 1903 Springfield? Thanks in advance.
I picked up another 1903 sporter a while back. This time, it's rebarreled to 458 Winchester Magnum. The maximum pressures of 30-06 and 458 are...
I recently purchased a VGC, 1st production era, RIA # 236077. A higher number that is found in the RIA listings in the '03 books by Canfield, Beard...
In a recent post, there was an assertion that snipers were seldom used in the WW2 Pacific theater, with the information originating from a Division...
During the post WW1 period special cartridges were manufactured for the Model 1903 rifles used in the National Matches. Having collected 30-06...
While doing my weekly LOOK N SEE on PROXIBID I ran across this 1903 Rifle with an action that looks to have been blown apart. I would have loved to...
Just found a book entitled "40 Thieves in Saipan" about a group of Marine Scout Snipers. It was written by the son of their leader. Looks...
Any information on the subject rifle would be most appreciated. H.T. Rea, Katy, Texas
I have a chance to buy a Smith Corona 03-A3 was wondering if any of you fine folks could check to see if it on the SRS.. Serial Number 3650199 ...
I have a rifle with what appears to be a periscope rifle trigger gaurd, this gun came from cmp( or so I am told) and has a mix of 03 parts. My...
I figured this might be the best subforum to get an authoritative answer on the topic, but what was the original factory finish on the metal parts of...
Okay, so a friend who’s the head gunsmith at a local gunshop was selling off some of his “private stash” of rifles. Yesterday he invited me over to...
I have a chance at a RI 1903 with a serial number in the 129xxxx range. The rifle has gone thru a rebuild with a 11/42 SA barrel. S stock with no GG....
Hi all, I just acquired my first 1903a3. The condition of the rifle is very nice. I am trying to learn about it but not finding much on the web. I...
Have a 1903A4 that is a rebuild. The Redfield base has a R in a circle on the right side front as apposed to the Redfield marking on the right rear....
Hi to All, This is my first post on MilSurps. I wanted to begin by thanking all of you for contributing your knowledge and expertise to this forum....
Hello, All! I'm looking for some guidance on a potential purchase. Namely, I'm looking for some opinions on the price. Smith Corona M1903A3 w/ 6...
Hello to all from a relative "Newbie" to this site. Really impressed by all the threads I've been reading. Have a question regarding the scopes...
Can I get a SRS check on an 1903, SN 373570. Any info is appreciated.
Hello all, first post , I think. I have a 1903 with markings on the underside of receiver at flat piece just aft of forward mounting screw , stamped...
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