My Second post, first here; Looking for an M 19O3 Springfield

[A3 Pseudo Scout]

I made in introductory post in the appropriate part of the forum.
This is my first post here:
I am studying the M1903 Springfield and its variants. I am doing so in preparation of an acquisition of a Springfield; most likely an A3. It is best to be prepared.
In preparation, I have organized my sources into five groups and will address them as such: Mentors, Literature, Internet, Gunshows, and Local Gun Clubs.

1. Mentors.
I have a contacted an 03 owner via the internet; he has three Springfields and has offered to show me how the piece works using my newly acquired 30-06 dummy rounds that I purchased from http://www.dummybullets.com. These dummy rounds look well put together and I think they will be very useful, although they do not have the crimped sides (for tactal identification) as do the US military dummy rounds.
He will show me the breakdown and cleaning of the bolt group, but he said that he will not be showing me how to breakdown the trigger and sear because he does not wish to un-bed any of his three Springfields; I understand. He has offered to let me shot an A3, but he will not be back from his hunting trip until Dec 3. So, I wait!

What I would like is to find a DIY gunsmith. A hobbyists, with basement or garage shop who loves showing a new guy the ropes. One with a lathe and milling machine (I do dream) with head-spacing gauges and appropriate equiptment to recondition an 03 receiver and its parts. Someone who will invite me to watch as he works! “Dave, this is the technique use to … I don’t do A because of B, here … Do not let anyone …”
You get the idea.

2. Literature.
I have the following, unless notated. Some are specific to the M1903 Springfield but all have information relating to bolt action rifles that I have found useful.

BOOKS;
Brophy, The Springfield 1903 Rifles
Campbell, The ’03 Springfield Rifles Era (In the mail from Amazon)
Crossman, Edward, C., The book of the Springfield
I do not have this and it is not in any library near me. This must be out of print. If anyone knows a source, please inform!
Cooper, Jeff, The Art of the Rifle: Special Color Edition
Cooper, Jeff, To Ride, Shoot Straight and Speak the Truth
The title is misleading. The book is a collection of essays; some on riflery.
De Hass, Bolt Action Rifles 3rd Edition
A gunsmiths comments, having worked on over 100 models of bolt guns.
Hatcher, Julian S., Hatcher’s Notebook
Olson, Ludwig, Mauser Bolt Rifles 3rd Edition
Poyer, Joe, The Model 1903 Springfield Rifle… My bookseller mistakenly sent me the 2nd edition not the 3rd. We are attending to this.

Pamphlets:
CMP: Competition Rules; 16th Edition 2012
(Part 6.3.3 is specific to the M1903 Springfield when used in CMP competition. I might use an 03 to qualify for a CMP Garand)
US War Department TM 9-1270 US Rifles, Cal. .30 M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3 and M1903A4; 20 January 1944
US Printing Office Description and Rules for the Management of the United States Rifle Caliber .30, Model of 1903, Revised October 17, 1911
Skinnerton and Riling, .30 Model 1903 Springfield Handbook


3. Internet Links
Shooting:
NRA, CMP
Sources of parts, etc.
Brownells, Midway, Numrich, Sarco, Fulton Armory, and James River Armory. If I have missed any, please let me know!
Internet Forums. I belong to ScoutRifle.org - The Scout Rifle Community - Index, The M1911 Pistols Organization, Surplusrifle Forum Index page, and Military Surplus Collectors Forums.

4. Gun Shows
I know of two within my area, Montgomery County, MD.
The Nation's Gun Show
The Nation's Gun Show > Home

About 8 times a year at the Dulles Expo near Dulles Airport.

The Mid Atlantic Arms Collectors Gun and Knife Show Harrisburg PA

Harrisburg Gun Knife Show | 2011 Harrisburg PA Mid Atlantic Arms Collectors
PA Mid Atlantic Arms Collectors Once a year. I could make the drive over there and spend the evening in a motel for a two day look-see.
I was told that at this show I am apt to find more O3 guns as well as parts, literature and met 03 aficionados there then at the Capital Gun Show.

5. Local Gun Clubs and shooting ranges. There are several Isaac Walton League clubs, one of which is the host of my local mentor. I might have to go to Fort Meade or Quantico and check out the sources there.


Should I have missed a source, please post or send me a Private Message.
My best regards,
Dave

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