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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Does anyone else think that this rifle is a potential forgery? I think at least the stock is. You can see what looks too be wood putty in front of...
Dick Culver - February 24th, 2014 - More information in this announcement thread (click here) Dick has been added to our permanent ++++ In...
Some time ago I saw a photo/drawing of an A4 that annotated all the areas to look for on an original. I can't seem to find it on a search.
Michael Petrov (1946 - 2014) R.I.P. Michael Petrov - Added to ++++ In Memoriam ++++ Thread Regards, Doug
I am trying to put together an 03a4 with a lyman scope an can see that the safety will not completely turn from right side of receiver to left side...
In order to remove the front band on a Remington M1903 I believe that I need to remove the upper dovetail front sight. Does it remove left to right...
Hello everyone. I just picked up a WWII Paris Dunn trainer 03 and would love to refinish the wood. Its all there but looks like it was used in both...
MANY thanks to John Beard for the wealth of information he has already provided. I am in his debt. Any omissions, mistakes, etc. are mine and mine...
Is this correct original finish on receiver of 1903 RI 7-18 barrell? Thanks
I know that I am getting in the habit of doing this, but I think this is a good learning experience for everyone to see. USED Springfield Model...
Hi I have a line on a Springfield Action and the seller is claiming that it is a NRA sporter. The serial is 1367085. Looking for verification.
See pics. Results in groups several inches right at 100 yards. Obviously I can use the windage on the ladder to compensate, but I'd prefer to have...
OK, so I pick up my late number M1903 next week. Girlfriend surprised me this weekend with a box of 150 gr 30-06 (Remington). I shoot regularly,...
I am a new member, with almost no experience and nothing to offer here, but am looking for some advice on finding a gift for my husband! Can...
Recently purchased a very nice condition hi # RIA O3. It has had a Lyman #48 receiver sight installed. My question is this, the rear sight has been...
Hi all. I've been reading the forums for quite a while now, trying to learn about the 03A4's. I found one at a show recently and think I did well...
Hey guys, I haven't used a peep sight in probably 15 years. Looking in the back of my M1903 today, getting comfortable with the sight, I notice...
I was looking at an earlier thread concerning factory installed Lyman 48 sights on 1903/1903A1 NM rifles. I have actively collected 1903s for at...
Here are some pics of the entire rifle in which I inquired about inspector WJS inspector stamp on stock. I was able to carefully remove the very...
First timer on this forum trying to sort out the pedigree of a potential NRA Sporter. I've browsed many of the member contributions over the years on...
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