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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Greetings, I just inherited my grandpa's 1903 Springfield and am trying to get a clearer picture of the weapon. Unfortunately he never told my father...
Hello-I have acquired a Remington stock from a family member and was looking for any additional info. My uncle had bought this rifle and put a...
Recently inherited this piece and preparing to clean it up and am researching it the best I can to understand its provenance and characteristics. ...
I have a chance to pick up 1903 Sporter Serial Number 866567 for 200.00, other than being drilled for scope mounts the Receiver is unmolested. I'll...
Hi, latest addition, a Springfield M1903 Mark 1 dated January 1920 that accept the pederson device Was also happy to see the rifle came with a nice...
I was in Dow Arms Room in Dade City FL yesterday and saw that Bruce Dow has about 7 or so nice M1903's hanging on the wall for sale in case anyone is...
Hello. I'm working on building a 1903a4 clone from a nice sporter rifle I bought cheap that a previous owner decided to play a game of baseball...
I was doing my weekly lap around Cabela's this afternoon. Ammo is mostly freely flowing again, they always have 223 and 9mm, and a bunch of other...
Hi, I have this M1903 and the stock look to be refinished with dark brown painting. What kind of product I can use to remove that and preserve the...
I'm putting together a 1903 for a shooter with a Criterion barrel and would like to know who would be recommended for an S type stock duplication.
Just picked up a Remington 1903 S/N 3147209 (Barrel: SA 7-18 A), just curious if theres an entry on the lists for it. Bernard
Howdy everyone! I'm working on a (not very) brief summary of the 1903's development, mostly to understand the various changes when it comes to...
Just picked up an excellent SA 1903. I know the stock isn't original to it as it's a 1.5 Mil. But what is interesting is the S.L.P. inspector...
This rifle came out of a estate sale back in the late 90's, belonged to a gunsmith. my friend bought it for me. Not much interest around being a...
Hello, I recently inherited a 1903a3. It has been drilled and tapped to mount a scope. I bought the Leupold mount hoping it would be the right bolt...
I am a new member, I just purchased a Remington 1903 A3 that has a Lyman receiver sight mounted instead of the normal A3 rear sight. It also has a...
One of my favorite aspects of the milsurp hobby is restoring rifles that have been messed with. As we all know, its too common to find them in badly...
I have a springfield 03 serial 975394 that came with a long story of how special it is. We all know the stories so I thought I would see if you guys...
Looking for information on the following cartouches on this rifle I just purchased. I think one is PODD. Can’t make out the double stamped? Thanks...
Good day, looking for information on this rear sight marked O.L. Any information most appreciated. Best, Chris
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