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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Please find below a detailed and challenging question of authenticity. I ask those interested with informed expertise to read the entire rather long...
Does any know if M1922 MII training rifles were listed in the SRS? If so, any info on 14086, stamped with the typical B after the serial number once...
I have a 1903 NRA sporter in excellent original condition ( 43B sight, 8-24 barrel date, electropenciled W3L bolt, serno: 1265159). I have the...
Well, this was another of those bids I put on an item I did not expect to win. It was an odd one that caught my eye that was for a Springfield...
Traded for it but I'm looking at how much can be kept as is and if it possibly needs to be restored.
I recently looked at a 1903 22 Trainer. The receiver was marked U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 255,xxx, in the "fancy" script. The barrel was...
Hi guys. Excellent site here. Wonderful amount of serious gun guys. I have this rifle... Springfield Serial #1496337 1903. 30-06 Cal. It has 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...
Was at a gunshow this weekend and saw this sat on a table. It was a little rough (pictures are post cleanup) but the price was right. Thought I would...
Just acquired a S-C 1903A3, and really struggling with the very fine front sight blade, when shooting in my club’s inside range. Just can’t pick it...
Any member knows where I can find a correct SC 1903A3 serial number/production month table (preferably online)? I am checking a rifle with s/n...
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...
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
My SC 03A3 numbered 471XXXX is finally being cleaned. It is sporterized. I disassembled the safety from the bolt sleeve. The plunger/spring will...
What does the acc abreviation stand for on my 1903 springfield research record card / Does anyone have a comprehensive list of Springfield...
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.
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...
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...
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