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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Hello, let me start by saying what an excellent site this is. My question is that I will be obtaining what I think is a NM 1903A1 soon but my only...
This is a SA NS bolt that was damaged( I think) due to uneven locking lug contact. Nothing wrong with the solid lug but the shiny spot on the split...
just an observation... after reading a few posts on low number 1903,s and cast made 1903A3,s so...they did lots of testing, and documenting of...
I am interested in seeing the finger groove detail on the CMP stocks. Any pics of these? Also like to see the "C" stocks they sell. PD
I saw this at the gun shop today and saw the slot in the side of the receiver and the Mark 1 stamped on it as well? I got home and looked it up and...
I did a search and couldn't find what I need. Sorry if asked before. Am thinking about converting my 1903A3 to an A4 and do not know the process....
Is there some recent research regarding NRA Sales 1903s? Years ago I was told that my rifle is likely an unmarked NRA Sales rifle. It is...
Greetings all, Does any one know where I can find early shiny blued front barrel and rear barrel bands. Trying to finish up a 1905 / 03 project....
I'm going to be taking my 03a3 to the range this week for the first time. Anyone have suggestions on the settings for the sights to get me started? ...
Would someone give a newbe some info on his new 1903a3? what do the marks stand for? what year?month of Manufacture? the Barrell is addressed as...
JB and others: What were the original finishes applied to M1903 rear sight components up through , say 1920? TIA Steve McGeorge
Hello, I have a Springfield 1903 in the 400,XXX serial number range that's in quite good condition. However, it's in a newer commercial...
I have an M1903 Remington “Modified” Raritan arsenal rebuild and it happens to have the hand guard type that is the Pre WWII, Short Groove, Circular...
I was wandering around a local gunshow last week . A stock called out to me from under a pile of surplus items and I stopped for a look. Yep, an...
This is a gun that my grandfather had for as long as I can remember. He did the stock carving himself. He like to carve oak leaves on his gun...
I see a lot of parts for S.C. A-3s that are supposedly "correct" for these guns but that are not marked with the "x", but have other markings such...
I bought this RIA #294xxxx with a RIA 7-18 barrel at a local gun store about 6 years ago for $400. It was represented as a CMP gun and was in a...
I am thinking seriously about getting a 1903 Springfield and to this end I am putting together a small research library. Could you fine gentlemen...
I was pleasantly surprised to find this inside my newly-purchased "Springfield 1903 Rifles"... It reads: "To Don Stika- with the best wishes...
Hello, I'm new to this forum and was wondering if someone could help me out. I purchased a reproduction M84 from James River Armory to put on my...
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