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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This is one of my favorite SA rebuilds, I like the markings, the POD rebuild stamp (stock came from Rick the Librarian) the early serial number...
What do I want in a collectable shooter 1903 A3 and where do I find it and for how much
George Farr's Springfield 03 rifle - one of the greatest untold stories of sporting competition! Walk out of the mists at Camp Perry.... pick a...
Hi all. My rock ridge 1903a3 has a tic ,sometimes the last round jumps out of the magazine ,a real apin in the rear in service match ,any ideas...
Local gunshot is selling a Remington 1903 A3 with a very smooth action. But instead of cross bot heads that look like this picture there...
SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 MARK I BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH EXTREMELY RARE PEDERSEN DEVICE, CARRYING CAN AND ACCESSORIES.
Came with a recent acquisition. No stampings I can read but the HOCH, B.A. stencil...
Noticed an M1903 in a shop recently with garishly silver painted fittings. Front band, rear band, rear swivel, butt plate- all silver painted. ...
I know this has been discussed quite a bit, but I want to make sure, which stock is "correct" for my rifle. Remington 1903 s/n 3,112,xxx / 4-42...
Photo shows three of my favorite 1903 rifles, all rebuilds with pre or WW1 barrels and early wood. Not worth much but still among my favorite 1903...
1907, web, ether or nether?
Went on a search for an in stock Springfield Armory Range Officer in 45acp and found one about a one hour drive away. When I got there not only did...
Hi, I just purchased a 1903 action with serial number 1498810 it has the matching serial number etched on the bottom of the bolt. The serial gives it...
I have two items of interest that relate to the use Springfields in mainland China after 1949. Springfields were left behind by the Nationalist...
Does anyone have a serviceable stock for a 1903a3 they would sell me. I don't care particularly how it looks on the outside and I don't need the...
Hello, As part of a trade, I am now in possession of a Springfield 1903, serial # 887030. A 1903 has been on the must have list for a while, so...
I found a Springfield 1903 with an 8-42 barrel in a scant stock,so it was rehabbed for WW2,I paid $475 for it,but the bore is completely rusted away...
Given all things being for the most part the same, { date of mf,condition of wood barrel & receiver, ect } Should I place a higher value on a rifle...
I'd picked up one of those Dupage low number chromed 1903's and this is what I found.Serial number is 91663,and I think this puts it at 1905...
Here are a few photos of the RB 1903 after I've wiped it down a little...
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