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...
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Caveat: The Oldguns table does have some problems with the production dates for Remington M1903 and M1903A3 rifles. M1903s are listed as ALL...
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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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After being at the range this morning, I clean my SA 1903 as usual. When removing the bolt, I noticed a strange mark on the bolt body. Do you think...
up next on my list...this A3. I'll start by saying it shoots great...but zeroing requires maxing out left windage because the front sight is...
Random check of my reading want list showed a new printing of Brophy is coming out in January...paperback, only $99 instead of shelling out hundreds...
Has anyone seen such a fault on a 1903A4 before?
EDIT: WARNING - the pictures below are so sad, it has hurt some members' eyes to look at them. Saw this sad bubba for sale. Is that jb weld or some...
I just acquired a nice Springfield Mk1. The rifle came from a vet who claimed he had the rifle during his stint in the Army during WW11. The serial...
The presumably replacement 'pistol grip' style stock on a Remington 1903 serial # 306xxxx rifle I am purchasing has a "V" style stamp marking along...
Yeah, another noob with yet another identification question! Sorry.. I've been all over the web for a couple of days on this, no luck. So yeah,...
The few that I've seen are serial numbered in the 5 million. The one that I have is 6000034. Is that common?
Please pardon my ignorance as I'm new to bolt actions, and the Springfield in particular (although I've always wanted one) I just acquired a 1903 A3...
I am new to this forum and a new owner of a M1903 A3. After careful cleaning I went out to the range for the first time with this rifle. It shots...
Just looking for second opinion that this scope looks correct for WWII military issue. Does the serial number tell anything about when the scope...
I've posted in some other threads about a recently acquired 1903 with 12/1942 serial number, 5-1942 SA replacement barrel, and wearing a new CMP...
First off I'm thrilled to find this forum. I have been interested in the 1903 for many years, the receiver especially is truly an elegant example of...
Question on rifle find.. About the D1 bolt . Blued bolt with serial # 1526629 scribed in fine hand About 20 font on top of body . Di on top of...
Noticed a Z series 03A4 on Gunbroker for sale. Never saw one before. Can some one please educate me on what they are? At $7700 they must be...
Probably two years ago I was able to purchase a heavily used, but fully original M1903 rifle in the correct serial range for the Warner & Swasey...
Hey guys, I'm wondering if my RIA actioned receiver has the correct bolt. I have a 1903a3 that doesn't have the cutout on the stock and one that...
First post – thanks for letting join this site. My dad passed away last year and I inherited his sporterized 1903a3. He took a lot of mule and...
Back around 2005 or 2006, my friend bought a Springfield 1903 at a GA gunshow, this rifle having been sold by the CMP. There was a nice TENN stamp...
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