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...
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...
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...
TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....
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...
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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....
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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I have a very silly question. How do I get the bolt back in my Remington 1903a3? Just purchased it off of GB and it came with the bolt out. I have...
Hello all. What type of stock is this? I haven't seen one of these except on drill rifles. Would this be safe to shoot? Michael
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...
Recently I’ve purchased a Remington 1903 S/N #3303000 with RLB cartouche instead of FJA. Stock has recoil bolt. I fear it is uncorrect or is possible...
Hi all, Picked up my first 1903a3 & is currently on the way to me (not here yet). Thought I’d share some preliminary pictures so you guys can tell...
Just picked up a 1903 mark 1 and was wondering about a SRS check. Serial # 1118042 the barrel is date 10/19. And was also wondering if it was set...
I finally got a chance to take my "new to me" 1903a3 to the range, and POI is approximately 2 inches down and 1.5 inches to the left at 50 yards, and...
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...
Last weekend I finally shot my high number Rock Island that I posted about a while back. I guess I never really took a good look at the rear sights...
Won this on GB and picked it up last week. http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=133969148 It's my first straight up 1903, to go along...
Picked up this 03A4 from AA, and I'm pretty excited about it but I figure I better show some restraint until the experts weigh in. It's a 3.421 mil...
I filled a big hole in my collection and finally got my first 1903 rifle, a Smith Corona 03-A3 from an auction. Looks pretty unused, except it must...
Greetings, Can you experts out there help me identify this rifle? Here are the details: Springfield 1903 Serial# 1293950 Receiver is marked...
Looking for someone, (a gunsmith will do too) who can tell me if my M1903 and 03A3 headspaces are ok. I got these in a trade and want to make sure...
My father was in the Marines and gave me a Remmington 03A3 and it has parkerized metal on everything, it has the original scope mount but a Redfield...
I have just recieved a SARCO 1903 A3. It's assembled in house by SARCO. I purchased the Model with their new C stock already installed. There is no...
As it states I just finished my no4mk1 T sniper rifle. Which is my fav but I kind of have an itch to start learning about these rifles and look for a...
Hello Mil Surp Collectors. My question this evening is this: Would, during an arsenal refurb involving a Smith Corona receiver and barrel, ever be...
I have 2 Springfield 1903's. I was wondering if there is any history on them. Their serial numbers are 1490286 made in 1934 and 808970 made in 1918....
I bought a 1903A3 with a 2 groove barrel last winter. I tried PPU 150 grain bullets. I sighted it in at 25 yds but I couldn't get any kind of group...
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