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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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...
I glommed a rifle last week at an on-line auction. I went out on a limb because the price was really low...It was described as a "US Rockland 1903 A3...
Hi all. I've never been in the 03.section before. I don't even own one, but maybe that will change. There is a 03 on GB right now that has me...
my m1922 is starting to give me problems with extraction of the spent case,, i have cleaned, but do not know how to remove the extractor from bolt...
Hi, this is my first post, I have a 1903A3 that has ATL ORD stamped on it. I haven't been able to find any info, anyone know about this. Thanks
Okay, you guys talked me into it! I recently upgraded my collection with the addition of this beauty. It is an original 03A4 receiver made in...
Looking at two 1903's with two different stocks (both straight) but one has finger grooves and one does not. Was there a transition time in...
I found this Remington in my LGS the other day. The stock had been cut, but otherwise it hadn't been molested too badly. It looks as though Bubba...
Unit marking on buttplate tang, stock is early and has one stock bolt. Troop H 8th Cavalry Trooper #18 8th Cavalry was in the Philippines...
I am awaiting the arrival of my 03. I got it on GB for a good price. I now it was made in 1934 at Springfield. It has been fitted with a Lyman...
Hello all, I know these questions have been probably asked to death ... but either my search fu is weak, or what I am looking for is just not...
As I promised in the thread about USMC reproduction sights, here is a picture of my 1929 Springfield rifle. When I got it I was told it was...
Will a 1903 stock fit a 1903A3 ? I have a 1903A3. CMP has new production 1903 stocks available, but no 1903A3 stocks. The ones I'm looking at...
A gentleman who shoots at our range brought his 1903 Springfield and with it a magazine that holds 20 rounds. It is attached by first removing the...
I glommed a Lyman 8x Junior Targetspot to use on a faux 1903A1 sniper rifle. How do the Lyman scopes and mounts stack up against the Unertl,...
I may be posting in the wrong area, but the site is a bit overwhelming and I wasn't sure where else to post. :) I have a Springfield 1903- 30-06...
I know that pinned stocks were used on some A3s. I have SN 41113012. Would it have been possible for this rifle to have left the Remington plant...
Hello I bought a 1903-A3 Sporter. It has been drilled and tapped for weaver mount, other than that the metal has not been altered. It is in a nice...
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