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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have been offered a '03 with serial # 603xxx and barrel date of 38, barrel appears nice but by his own admission it is not a "correct" 03 but a great...
like to learn about the 1903a1 unertl Springfield rifle.
I was wondering... is the smith-corona m03a3 worth more than a remington m03-a3? in the same condition ? due to it rare'ness i see on the...
I just traded for a Remington 1903 dated May 1942 with May1944 with a High Standard 5 44 replacement barrel. The barrel has Remington inspectors...
Hello , I am posting pictures of my 03-A3 and hope someone can help with some information. I haven't had the rifle very long and wonder if I should...
Here are some pics of his Springfield. I dont know much about it. He bought it in a pawn MANY moons ago!!! Barrel is stamped behind the sight. ...
I recently purchased W&S M1913 scope for rifle 625603. Now I am looking for the rifle. Any ideas? Thanks Curt Quickel cquickel@aol.com
Can anyone give me an idea about what size rings I may need based on their experience. I'm waiting for my S & K mount that should get here probably...
I'm looking to see what (if any) companies were still manufacturing 1903's (or any variants) in 1944? My Carbine (Inland) and Garand (Springfield)...
This rifle was purchased from Golden State Arms Co in Calif many years ago, s/n 1479546 without the Hatcher hole, barrel is dated SA 9-35, handguard...
Thought I'd attach this link from a posting I made on the CMP Forum. If anyone here is interested they can contact me direct via...
A neighbor of mine cleaned out an attic in their family...gave a me a really dirty stock....cleaned up...going to.oil it etc...looks like its been...
Took the chance and purchased my now fourth M1903A4 on Monday since it was offered for an incredible price of € 1200 (roughly $ 1560). Was...
I just received my new M1907 brown sling from Turner Saddlery and very impressed. He built the sling with WW1 brass hardware and quality leather. I...
Has Vi Shooter stopped updateing his web page in the last few years? I'm not seeing much in his notations after 2010. I hope he's safe and well....
I want to say hellow to all the members. I have recently traded for a Remington 1903 manufactured in May 1942, wit a replacement High Standard...
I recently acquired a new-to-me RIA M1903 at an auction. SN 275,660, the barrel is also RIA dated 12-17. I've picked up a copy of Ferris's book on...
I acquired this rifle yesterday at a gun shop from their consignment sales rack. The management said it was a typical sporterized military rifle and...
I broke down my 1903a3 yesterday and found something that I'm not sure about. The contoured area of the barrel looks rough and is not smooth like...
1. Were the trigger guard screws used on the M1903 and M1903A3 made to identical dimensions? If not, how do you distinquish between them? 2. Were...
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