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, I have a 1903 springfield, it was all original, when I got it 20 something years ago from the original owners son, His Dad's service...
(Finally!!) :D I've been emailing with a nice gent on another forum who sent me some pictures of a low numbered Rock Island M1903. We stopped...
What rifle did York carry?...Is this "cartouche" real or fake?...My cousin traded a Sears double barrel for this 1903 with a funny stamp on the...
I'm selling one on Ebay if anyone is interested.
I am looking at a Rock Island 1903 with a receiver SN in the 400k range and a HS 44 barrel,single punch on receiver and straight stock. An arsenal...
I'll try to keep this short--I went to a gun show several months ago. I'm retired so my gun budget is on the lower end of the spectrum. Consequently...
Heya all! I'll be going to look at a Springfield 1903 Mk I this weekend, serial 1042XXX (so it's a "safe" serial number, manufactured in 1918) from...
I just got a M1903. I believe it was a match rifle as an lyman sight is is attached. I won't remove this, but the rifle looks naked without the...
This is my first 03. I have been reading as many posts on "hatcher holes" and Marine 03's as I can but I would still appreciate opinions from guys...
I just adopted two Springfield '03-A3's, a Remington and a Smith-Corona, and both were missing their bolts. I bought a NOS Remington-marked bolt and...
I recently picked up my first 1903 - a Remington 1903a3. Most parts are stamped with an R, except for the bolt which is marked NS. The stock has some...
A guy from work told me about a small gun shop in his hometown. I stopped on Friday after work. I purchased this rifle as is for $250.00, and a...
Amoskeag Auction Company - Auctions Gosh, the "lineup" is absolutely amazing. Does someone know where these rifles come from? They appear to be...
Is there a reference that shows the various Ordnance acceptance marks for Remington 1903 rifles? Was more than one RLB or FJA stamp/s used? Does this...
Yesterday I picked up a nice Remington 1903A3 (35197XX) for $650. With a beautiful bore, and cartouches, I figured I couldn't go wrong. Well after...
G Day fellas, Im sure this question has been asked and argued over many times before,but can someone tell me if the Rockridge Machine works...
I picked up a correct O3A3 Remington 3.8M SN and there is very good news and some bad news. First the good. R marked on all parts bolt and bolt...
There are different types of cut-off levers varying in lettering and finish. Is there any data on what was used when - particularly in the transition...
New to me 03a3 that I think may be original. Your thoughts would be apprecated. Photos here: ...
Could someone please check 1903 Springfield No. 1429537 ? Looks like a WWII rebuild with an 8-44 date barrel. Also 1903 SP No. 793114. Does SRS...
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