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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Can anyone verify if this is the NRA Sporter? #1389737 If it is, I am also interested in finding documentation. I tried the SRS website, but it...
Have the chance to pick up original finish Mark1. Stock is a non original finger groove. Mark1 cutoff and trigger changed out. Nice sling. 400.00...
So I have a 1903 that I thought had been turned into a sporter. On closer examination of the stock I found a double cannon C.S.A.A. ink stamp on it....
Good evening, Gentlemen, I believe that pre-WW1 NRA or "sales" rifles in original condition are occasionally available. But would I be correct...
I have heard that the Arm Repair Chest M17 was re-used for the 1903 Springfield and some examples have the original M17 stencils under the repaint...
Very early 03 SN 96522, mixmaster. Has a upside down OGEN? boxed cartouche, C stock with S9 in the well, 1941 Remington barrel, NS marked bolt. ...
Hello, I am looking at a 1903 NM DCM sale. Serial# 1,348,623. Star gauged 3/30 barrel, DAL stamped c-stock w/rifles serial# stamped behind...
As it states I just finished my no4mk1 T sniper rifle. Which is my fav but I kind of have an itch to start learning about these rifles and look for a...
Are the 03's that were tapped for Warner & Swasey sights considered desirable or just "meh" as I think many were never issued with the sights? I've...
Here's an interesting pic. Bit of mix of equipment... Black soldiers fighting in France, 1944
After the object n. 221694701695 sold for $ 1,025.00 the object n. 111628640353 was sold for $ 1,577.00. What do you think about these prices?
I have a Weaver 330c for my Faux3A4, unfortunately the little winger clicker is broken and one of the wings is off. Ive sent a message to IronSight...
I am hoping people with more knowledge than I can help me out. I have an SC 03a3 that is very black on the metal, I have read they were dyed black...
I was thinking of having a 1903 built into a sniper rifle with the Hi-Lux 8X USMC scope. Does anybody know if it is worth paying the extra money to...
Is the date on the barrel(7-41). Is that the date of manufature or a re inspection date?
I looked at a 1903 today in the 3 Million serial number range, the last digit of the serial number was covered up by the stock. Anyone seen this...
I went to the shooting range today with my remington made 03a3 and fired 20 shots through it, when I was gathering up the cases I noticed that 2 of...
the rifle in question, m1903 remington 11-41. the bolt is a b&s wwii replacement, receiver in black not the grey like the rem park pic on m1903.com...
Recently acquired this WW2 gem. Serial number indicates January 1944 production date. It retains all its original correct Smith-Corona components and...
I picked up a Springfield 1903 sporter recently and I know nothing about it . Its a beautiful rifle with a burl or tiger stripe stock. Will try to...
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