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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Stumbled upon an 03 project. Wondering if there is an SRS hit on this rifle. Rifle serial is 1372332 Star gaged SA barrel is dated 10-29 ...
I bought this a couple of weeks ago because it seemed like a good deal and it was neat because of the old stock with no stock bolts. It is stamped...
Here are a couple of photos of my re-stocked Austrian sporter as might have been made for a Waffen SS sniper (if such a thing existed). The stock is...
I've had a Remington 1903-a3 in the safe for over a decade and just recently got it out for the first time. It shot a 2" H x 4" W 10 shot group off...
Hello, I have a 5 digit number Rock Island Springfield '03 that I purchased in the mid-60's. It was in mint condition so naturally as was the...
Thank you all in advanced... I have done all the research I can do with my limited knowledge of the 1903a3. - read hundreds of forum posts and google...
I finally got my a3 up and running. Shoots well. A bit low at 100 yards approx 5". my question is looking at the elevation adjustment I see index...
I bought this M1903 for $125.00 a couple years ago. Upon getting home I discovered it was a "Low Serial Number" Springfield made in Feb of 1918. It...
I was just reading that Remington ended production at about 4168800 before cancellation of contract ended "03‑A3" production 28 February 1944. My...
Same day, same shooter, 100 yards Shooting from the prone position. 1903 using my reloads. (Target A) Mauser using 1938 Turk surplus. (Taget B)...
Would like to find a leather scope cover for my 1903 faux sniper rifle. Any ideas where I might buy one...? :sos: Thanks Frank
Find attached of my newest purchase, a 5 - 15 dated SA M1903. The rifle is equipped with scope mounts for the Winchester A5 scope (which will arrive...
I bought this 03 a couple of years ago because it was cheap and I have a couple of questions I was hoping you experts could help me with. 1. There...
I have a remington 1903A3 receiver and a NEW (short chambered) barrel from CMP and Im looking for a knowledgable Gunsmith to rebarrel, finish the...
hello all. I recently ordered what is supposedly an unissued c stock from holland that was intended for degauls french troops. it arrived today in...
Hi guys, I just got this Springfield 1903 sporter (not cut nor drilled) . Its a decent nice rifle, but I'm totally new to Springfield and i'm...
First posting here with my new-to-me RIA re-arsenal. Serial number is 11563 with a SA 11-14 barrel (hard to see in pics). Has a Remington bolt. Came...
I managed to acquire this over the weekend at a gunshow. It's a 3-42 date Remington that was leased to the Kiwis in WWII. In one pic it's shown...
Howdy ya'll I have a stock my Pop gave me when I was probably 9 or 10, now some 35 yrs later I decided to build the rifle out. The stock is a...
Lady at the flea market yesterday was selling her deceased husband's collection of military rifles. Aftrer somw research it appears she haD A 1903...
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