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...
My apologies for the delay in giving everyone a thorough update, but I was up and down almost 36 hours addressing the outage, and I needed some...
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There comes a time when good things happen... I just had an eagerly awaited package delivered to me. I opened it, and inside of it was an...
I bought one of those reproduction 1903 Springfield trigger guards from Sarco. It cost me $67.50 plus shipping. What was I thinking? It was...
I'm thinking of picking up a Remington 03A3 that at first blush looks original. I'm a little concerned about a few features and would...
Would a 1933 barrel on a 1934 (1.45 million) receiver be indicative of an original rifle out of Springfield?
Hi, Looking for assistance on the type of buttplate that would be on a 03A4 that was constucted in August 1943, in the first block of serial...
Okay, Now I did it. I was planning on rebuilding my son's 1903 and decided to take the bolt apart to clear,blast and repark. Now I'm have a very...
I recently inherited a remington 03A3 from my grandfather. The date stamped on the barrel is 6-43. In researching these rifles I have noticed the...
How do you disassemble the Lyman 48C Peep Sight?
Here is a Springfield 1903 that I picked up yesterday. From the info I've read, the serial number puts the manufacture date of the receiver at 1915....
I posted this on a couple other forums because I what to toot my horn on this auction buy. I probably should have bought a lottery ticket the same...
It has side to side and up and down slop.I don't think there should be any slop but I don't know.Is there a way of tightening it up? I'm soaking the...
Looking for some help and counsel on attaching the front sight to a 1903A3 Smith Corona. It was a sporter which we are putting back into orignal...
Today I got my first US Remington Model 1903. Now the learning curve will begin. I am the newest when it comes to knowing about these rifles. I am...
Old Salt’s A3 barrel problem brought up the subject of Sedgley M1903 barrels. I have some experiences with these barrels and some questions maybe...
In a box of old stuff I had lying around for decades, I discovered two interesting items. A 30-06 round marked FA over 41 and a brass stripper clip...
I have a Sedgley barrel that was military packed in 4-67. The barrel is dated 10-43 and appears brand new. Mine also has the sight base installed....
I am looking for comments/opinions from collectors and even hopefully our well known experts here on this forum to settle a matter. I recently...
A local shop has these rifles for sale. The Remington appears to have been restocked as there are no proof marks or other marks to be found. There...
Just found this forum and like another poster I just got a 1903a3 remington. From looking at my unit it looks like the barrel has a darker...
Hello everybody. I found this Springfield Armory Model CF .922 cal. 22LR and I would be pleased to have your impressions looking at the photographs...
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