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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Is it possible to have a Rock Island 1903 stamped with script "CN 1915" on the left wrist of the stock? I was reading that they stopped making then...
What should I look for to I.D. a M1903 receiver as a former drill rifle? What will I.D. a A4 as a Gibbs, or other, rifle? Thanks.
I picked these up locally, color is blue not green as in the pics. Anyone ever run across these before, any idea of value? Thanks guys
Just saw this rifle on line and the stock has me puzzled. The left side of the stock has the 3 correct cartouches; RA, crossed cannons & FJA. The...
Purchased a Remingtion 1903A3 arsenal rebuild there is a lot of good but there is also some bad (I may have overpaid). The good, clean two groove...
I am trying to zero my M73B1 rifle using the instructions on pages 20 & 21 of TM 9-270 dated 28 September 1943. According to the manual part of the...
I recently purchased this block 1 1903-A4 sn 3124806 with a barred date of 9/43. I would greatly appreciate your comments on its authenticity and...
I made a rear tang spacer from a 1/16 inch Chevrolet starter shim and drilled the hole where the bushing would pass through, should the hole be just...
I bought a few 1903a4 scope mount shims from Numrich years ago and was wondering if these are reproductions, not that it would make the gun not...
Did any one other than Remington make 2 groove barrels? My SC (built around 8/43 per Poyer's book) has a 2 groove: no doubt a replacement. This...
Just won this on GB making this my 6th A4. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1007363296 All have 5 stamping in front of the trigger guard, 3 small...
The receiver which came with this stock is 1934 Springfield Armory production mated to a Springfield 03-33 barrel. The bolt is stamped NS. I bought...
First of all, I am a new forum member (USAF, Maj) and want to extend my thanks to anyone willing to share their thoughts. I have a small collection...
Not having a good day. Just incorrectly posted on the Q&A Milsurp forum. Today I cleaned my 03A3 and had my head you know where when I reassembled...
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/994490305 https://www.gunbroker.com/item/994497247 Doubtless, many saw these when posted. appear to be pretty...
Thanks to Mr. Beard and CPLstevenorton, I was given info on how to research this rifle which came home with my granddad after he served in Persia...
I am deeply saddened to report the passing of a very dear friend and associate, C.S. "Nick" Ferris. Nick was the foremost authority on the Rock...
Bought a Remington with the barrel dated 6/42. Mint. I can smell the cosmoline in the breech. doesn't look like it was fired. It came with what I...
Part 2 of the endless milsurp quest. I'll see this in person in the afternoon. Remington 03-A3 supposedly all matching, 3581192 serial, 6-44 RA...
Auction #17307685 on GunAuction (not GunBroker). Probably built on a spare receiver; some A3 parts, HS 8-44 barrel, etc. But it looks nice, has a...
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