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...
http://www.vishooter.net/m1903.html
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...
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....
Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII U.S. Training Film) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era training film which...
640 Yard Shooting (1943 1903a3 Rifle) (Videos by YouTube member Ernest "mag30th") Ernest "mag30th" kindly gave us permission to put his two...
Springfield 03A3 Rear Sight Removal and Replacement by "Bob S" Note: After you click on images to ENLARGE them, you may find they...
Basic Manual of Military Small Arms by W.H.B. Smith (Expired Copyright 1943) Observations: by Badger How to load, operate, disassemble,...
Victory Is Our Business (1942) A patriotic motivational film for World War II industrial workers film, located with thanks to member "PBI". It...
Extracted from "United States - Milsurp Knowledge Library" Red Star Remington Model 1903's (Click PIC to Enlarge)(Click PIC to Enlarge) ...
United States Rifles and Machine Guns (1917) Authors: Fred H. Colvin and Ethan Viall Associate Editors American Machinist Members Society American...
Small Arms Instructors Manual (1918) Compiled by the Small Arms Instruction Corps Format: 234 pages - E.P. Dutton @ Company, New York (1918) ...
TM9-270 U.S. RIFLE, CAL. .30, M1903A4 (SNIPER'S) CHARACTERISTICS AND OPERATION Published by War Department (Sept 28, 1943 - 30 Pages) ...
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Hi All: I recently picked up a SA 1903 from an estate auction. I wasn't able to really get a good idea from the seller about what was being sold ,...
He gave it to me a couple days ago so I did some research. I'm going to guess it was WWII production, but maybe someone can chime in and tell me...
I shamelessly stole this idea from another forum because it seemed like a good idea and wish I'd thought of it first. Show off ONE M1903 you own. ...
Good evening, Gentlemen, I believe that pre-WW1 NRA or "sales" rifles in original condition are occasionally available. But would I be correct...
I inherited Remington 1903 from my Uncle recently. Serial Number 3253444. Barrel Date is 10-42 which matches the manufacture date associated with...
I found and acquired a 1903a3 that needs some TLC. It's stock is broken at the wrist. The bolt handle has been mutilated, and the barrel was cut...
Hi all. I would be glad to have your opinions and ideas about this Springfield M1903. It is on sale a bit far from my location so that your help...
I just got this today. The shop owner said it wasn't collector grade. I didn't care about that. The RIA serial # is very high I think it must have...
Hi All, I've been jumping around the fourm looking for an answer but seem to be coming up short. Sorry if this question has been asked before but I...
A gentleman on another forum sent me some pictures of a beautiful sporterized M1903 which his brother picked up in Germany after World War II...
It's probably good advise, as a general matter, to "buy the gun, not the story," especially when the story is being spun at a gun show and there's...
I scored another Springfield sporter to work on, should be delivered this week. The original old-style Redfield base and rings are a nice bonus,...
Just finished watching the premier of HBO's "The Pacific". At the beginning of the battle for Guadalcanal, the vast majority of the Marines are shown...
My Springfield 1903 stock literally drips oil when hot from either shooting or laying in the sun. How do I clean it up (out) ? Considered...
Hello there, I am hoping someone can help me with some information about my first 1903A3. It is a Smith Corona serial number 4784105. The...
I came into possession of this rifle a little while back, and now that I've gone through it I'd like to get the comments and thoughts of the experts....
I picked this up yesterday and the price could not have been better. Here are the details and questions. Bubbfied Springfield Armory 1903 serial...
I found this in an article I recently read. The use of dogs was sheer genius.
I recently purchased an early Remington 1903, SN 3,016,xxx, with all early features. The rifle has New Zealand Lend-Lease markings on the butt of...
Hi all, With the main recoil spring being removed from USMC Unertl 03A1's, obviously the scope has to be pulled back into the battery position...
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