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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Hi All, Was poking around on the web looking at M1903 takedown tools. Is there any sort of reference to the manufacturers? Are any considered...
How can a tell a USMC sight hood from any other one? I've read (but don't know if it's true) that only the USMC version was intended to be left on...
This rifle was customized/ polished blued.. The readable Remington is upside down on the left side of the receiver. sn/ 499278* Z is polished out. ...
Hi All, Finally got my 03A3 home from the waiting period. In the mean time I found out about straight vrs. swept bolts. I seem to have a...
I was helping out a buddy with a '03A3 that had no stock fore tip pressure. We were thinking about shimming the rear of the receiver and at the...
Any input on RR, James River 03a4's that are currently on market. Getting the itch again , to go shoot Vintage Sniper at Eastern Games with my...
If you have Springfield 1903A1 serial 1496024 ..I have your C stock . SA/SPG cartouche W over 3 7 in the cut off . owensvoneatgmail.com Merry...
Hi All, Having been mostly a handgun guy my whole life, casting and reloading is the way I like to go. But it seems to me that most .30 cal...
I have a few A4 clone projects so I like finding cheap bolts with decently turned-down handles that I can complete to my taste. I purchased a bolt...
Ok I have a 1903 Sporter Stock 30-06 with a 6-26 bbl and star gauge mark on muzzle. NRA on mag cover. Serial 1246837. Is it DCM registered? I bought...
Hello all, I'm new to the forum here and I wanted to get some advice on a spoterized 03-A3 that recently landed in my safe. Long story short, it...
I've read that Springfield used a black paint over park on receivers and the last couple of inches of the barrel. Is that why the receiver of this...
The auction has ended so I assume it is OK to post this. They listed a Remington 1903 with USMC and USN markings. Has anyone ever seen this before?...
hello, i was wondering if i could some help identifying a 1903. it looks like it may be a sporter, but i am not sure... it has a peep site, and...
Hi all, I was wondering if you all can provide your thoughts on this 1903A3 I recently acquired. Parts that look correct, incorrect, original, or...
I recently purchased a Springfield 1903 Mark I. The barrel is marked H.R. above the flaming bomb. What does the H.R. mean?
Hi All, Anyone know how the extractor of the M1903 an A3 is different from the Mausers, since it allows for single feeding? Is it more...
I am looking for any info on the following 1903 serial 1241722. Thanks in advance. Chris
I'm looking at purchasing a smith corona 03A3 but I don't know what a fair price would be for it. I would say it has about 98% finish left and it has...
I was at a local pawn shop today and saw a Rock Island M1903A2 marked. Would an early Rock Island ( serial number 12999) M1903 be turned into an A2....
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