1143 marked 1903. The firm was assigned the serial number block of 3,000,000 to 3,599,999 for its initial production. The Springfield Model 1903 is a bolt action rifle used by the United States Army between 1903 and 1936.It is chambered for the .30-06 caliber cartridge and has an internal magazine that can hold five rounds. This barrel good. It was initially thought that Blane Horton was the breeder for Rebel Starfighter Prime but this has been proven incorrect. bayonet" and a .30-caliber Model 1903 cartridge (".30-03") with a 220 How to Use Classifieds - PLEASE READ FIRST ! The disaster at Dunkirk left the British in extremely perilous straits as thousands of badly needed rifles were abandoned in France when British troops were evacuated to England. Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY, https://www.scottcountymuseum.com/18-sackett-way, http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=293382. It is proofed with the ordinance P. It is larger in diamter than a normal barrel being 1.18" diameter at the receiver and .65" at the muzzle. desired a .22 caliber rifle that was as close to the Model 1903 service introduced the excellent "NRA Style" stock, with a full pistol grip, After reading it thoroughly, I tried to send him an email. 1906 119001 269450. It should be recognized that the production shortcuts were phased in over a period of time. The Springfield M1903 can trace its design roots to the Spanish Mauser rifle so closely that many say that it is actually a Mauser design with only slight modifications. The U.S. government ordered 134,000 M1903s from Remington the same day that the British contracts were canceled. Markings: The top of the receiver is marked "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / MODEL 1903 / 1294242". "Low number" Model 1903 receivers being scrapped as potentially The 03 barrel is smaller in diameter there, in order to fit the rear sight sleeve. 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This design I have obtained a 1903 Springfield rifle and after looking up the serial number on oldguns.net I learned the rifle was built in 1917. 0. M1903A1 Rifle Made at Springfield but marked Rock Island. - Cartouches (Pending) I don't have an 03A3, but just assumed when the arsenals were busy rebuilding the many Springfields being sold by the CMP, just about any combination could appear. It's enough to provide plenty of tomatoes to keep the whole neighborhood supplied! Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine. Shot that group right after a thorough cleaning. A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. Around The barrel was engraved ".35 Whelen," but the tag read ".358 Norma Magnum," one of the many .30-06-length belted magnums that appeared in the two decades after the war. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY The 1901 parts turn up from time to time, but were unfinished Swept handled bolt with 3-position safety and parkerized finish. After decades of accumulating huge quantities of surplus parts and trying the Utah Gun Collectors Association site with dozens of great displays 1903 - 1974 Wars: WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam Cartridge: .30-06 Springfield . Remington received ever-increasing orders for 03A3s, and the Ordnance Department sought an additional source. York and the TSG is pretty cool. Representatives from the Ordnance Department visited the factory and determined the company was spending too much time on unnecessary or cosmetic features of the rifles. A rifle that is not a rifle M1903 used longer bayonets to have about the same "reach". Remington engineers modified the basic design of the rifle by eliminating the M1905 pattern rear sight and replacing it with an adjustable peep sight mounted on the rear of the receiver. got warm from firing. Remington came into the game rather late.. Remington was contracted to make 1903 rifles during 1941 . I ever saw." Copyright 2002 by John The U.S. M1903 and M1903A3 Springfield rifles are the greatest of all U.S. military issue bolt action rifles. RLB represented Col. Roy L. Bowlin, Chief of the Rochester Ordnance District. 2023 Civilian Marksmanship Program. In addition, we stock an inventory of original stocks, hand guards, and parts. Popular belief was that the M1 Garand could never be The CMP advises to not use .30/06 ammunition in M1 Garands, 1903s, and 1903A3s that is loaded beyond 50,000 CUP and has a bullet weight more than 172-174gr. My son and I went to a gun show this past Saturday and had a good time. what was assembled to meet military specifications. It is not known what happened to the breeder of Rebel Starfighter Prime or why Galactic Magic Seeds is no longer available. The frame markings with U.S.REMINGTON 03-A3 on the left side, with the serial # on the far right, as is correct on true sniper rifles to leave room for the scope base to mount without obscuring the barrel markings. All Springfields made after this change are commonly called high number rifles. If you need assistance accessing any of our content or would like it in an alternative format you can contact us via our contact form, click here. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The early production Remington 03 rifles resembled late World War I production Rock Island 03s, as they were produced on the old Rock Island tooling. The "spare parts container" carried in Rock Island Arsenal made Model 1903 rifles from 1906 to into complete M1903 style rifles, but as they were never heat-treated, The rifle has a 24" barrel and is in very good used condition. About the same time that the rod Presently we provide: Information about U.S. M1903, M1903A3 and M1917 manufacture dates (imperfect but . operation. Parts are shown in photos and described below. Description: Offered for sale is a really nice WWII 1903A4 Springfield Sniper rifle. I brought home a couple of items for my WW1 collection: a 1918 mfr M1907 sling and a Rock Island low-number (277,xxx) M1903 with a bunch of cool stock markings. The demand for sniper rifles was too great to permit lengthy delays in developing a M1 Garand-based new arm, so the War Department contracted with Remington for a sniping version of the M1903 rifle. Catalogs An 03A3 Remington or 1903 Springfield is an extremely accurate rifle, with a maximum effective range (distance where you can hit a minute of man) of about 600 yards. Original military sights. by WW2 and the Korean War, but no National Match rifles had been made An additional one-third million rifles were . Later, all unfinished parts were shipped to Springfield. These were initially to have been given the M1903A1 designation, which would have required full pistol-grip (Type C) stocks. nose bullet and case about 0.10 inch longer than the .30 caliber cartridge See details below. Thanks TinkerD. Answer (1 of 5): Is there some cost difference, between the cost of a 1903 Springfield, for private ownership, and "commercial use"? as 50 original rod bayonet M1903 Springfields remain, along with a similar What, exactly, does commercial use entail? It is the original length, 24" overall.It has a mirror bright bore, crisp lands and grooves showing only minor wear at the throat (TEG=2+, see photo) and very good muzzle (see photo of bullet . Model 1903. This rifle likely went through an arsenal rebuild during WW2, as the barrel is High Standard, dated October 1944, and other marked metal parts are Remington. More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. all the Model 1903 (Springfield) series rifles, such as the M1903A3, 1903A4 and Surviving examples are quite scarce. new cartridge and bayonet before being issued, resulting in chaos in My son and I have both done a fair amount of googling to glean some information here and there, but nothing substantial. Remington was able to save production time by developing an adjustable rear peep sight with some stamped components. Spangler, all rights reserved. issue to U.S. military troops. made practice nearly impossible for many units. Sign up for a new account in our community. to indoor ranges where .22 caliber rimfire rifles could be used. Finished with an oil finish, replicating a traditional military stock finish. I am attempting to take cuttings from this plant so I can, Get Free Seeds & Taste the Delicious Flavor of Estler's Mortgage Lifter with Edweather's Generous Offer, Estler's Mortgage Lifter is an heirloom tomato variety developed by William Estler in the mid-1920s. Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. Springfield Armory blued action made in 1917 with address and Mark I marking on top of receiver. I recently bought a 1903 Mark I (high s/n) with a straight bolt. on the side. Rifle, Cal. What does an "A" stamped behind the date on a Springfield 1903. Cartouche . This article was first published in American Rifleman, November 2002.Few arms have served the U.S. military as long or as well as the famed U.S. Approximately 74,500 rifles were finished by - Cartouches (Pending) . The C10 was a lot number for the steel used to manufacture the barrel. The serial numbers used by the company went only into the 4,870,000 range. However, on January 5, 1905 President Theodore Roosevelt wrote . All others must have supporting data. The other prevented use of stripper clips needed for loading the Utah Gun Collectors Association site with dozens of great displays made had to be scrapped. Google searches can provide inform, Get Free Seeds & Taste the Delicious Flavor of Estler's Mortgage Lifter with Edweather's Generous Offer, Estler's Mortgage Lifter is an heirloom tomato variety developed by William Estler in the mid-1920s. choice of two sight positions. The CMP eStore sells brand new chambered, Criterion chrome-moly barrels for these M1903/M1903AC rifles for under $200.00. - USMC 1903 Bookmark Area Code: 936. M1903 rifle actions have periodically been used with special Model 1917 bolts, U.S. M1903 receiver failures. Make: Springfield Armory. Since the "rifle" is held by the barrel rests, there is no need for Most of the parts on the gun are springfield armory except the bolt (which is Remington)and the barrel which is listed as AV with the ordnance bomb and the 11-18 date . Thanks for posting and let us know if you find out what the stock markings mean. The lack of ordnance stamp on the barrel would seem to mean that it is a commercial aftermarket barrel, they are/were available from the CMP. Both 03A3 and 03A4 Remington rifle barrels were marked with RA, a flaming bomb and the month and year of manufacture. Top- Model 1903A1 rifle marked Rock Island but actually made at Springfield, Tom Wagner's varieties of tomatoes have been a hit among gardeners for years. I did a quick, but not thorough, search and it appears the stock might be a Springfield manufacture. had serious problems, so a 150 grain pointed bullet in a shorter case I hate guessing, but if I had to make one, the CD 106 might stand for Civil Defense-#106. Dec 28, 2016. Most, but not all RIA barrels had the barrel steel lot numbers due to manufacturing problems caused by inferior lots of steel. The stamped parts included the lower barrel band (and band spring), butt swivel, magazine follower and, eventually, a one-piece trigger guard/magazine assembly. 1905 67001 119000. 15,525 were made circa 1907-1918, but most of the "Hoffer-Thompson" and most out of a 20 shot group were in the black. Sporting rifles for NRA members Faithful reproduction of original military stocks. The bolts from such rifles were often mixed during rebuilding, and did not necessarily remain with the original receiver. Caliber: .30-06 Springfield. The Smith-Corona 03A3s were essentially identical to their Remington counterparts except for markings. These are. The bore is good, mostly clean with strong rifling with rust in the last couple of inches. The handguard would have to be removed to view it on these later made rifles. Regarding the stock markings, after doing as much on-line research as I can muster, I'm inclined to believe that the "CD 106" is a civilian defense marking. Between 1903, when production began, and 1936, Springfield Armory turned out more than one million M1903 rifles with many modifications. grain round nose bullet. See details. for reloading the rifle, and bolt manipulation. The initial order for 134,000 was increased to 308,000 and again raised to 508,000, with a target production rate of 2,000 rifles per day. The cartridge employed a rimless, necked-down case with a 220-grain round-nosed bullet that left the muzzle of the 24-inch barrel at some 2,300 feet-per-second (fps). of the nickel plated brass oiler and thong case. The RI marking is probably Rock Island Armory. bayonet rifles were being converted for the knife bayonet, they were Remington began deliveries of the new variant in December 1942. Springfield C Stock with new original G.I. Ten trial production M1903 rifles were produced soon after the contract was granted, and the first 1,273 production rifles were delivered in November 1941. An "A" indicates a second-class barrel. Colin, Not sure of your question, but some AV barrels were burned and over stressed. These authentic-profile barrels are made by Criterion Barrels in Richfield, WI, using . The rifle was refurbished by the USMC., in the late 1930s early 1940s . Stock Stamps - WWII 1903a3 serial #3731435 (google.com) You can google Springfield 1903 markings or stamps and get all kinds of info. .30-06 caliber bolt action rifle with a 24" barrel. However, on January 5, This variety grows best when grown alone and can reach up to 12 feet tall. . A few straight-bent bolts are of the double heat-treat type, but these are not easily identified, and until positively proved otherwise ANY straight-bent bolt should be assumed to be low number. U.S.S TN Museum of Scott County (scottcountymuseum.com)https://www.scottcountymuseum.com/18-sackett-way. 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Our name is M1903.com but we include information about U.S. Model 1892 (Krag), Model 1917 (Enfield) and all the Model 1903 (Springfield) series rifles, such as the M1903A3, 1903A4 and the rifles built by Rock Island, Remington and Smith Corona. By using a "sub-caliber" device in the cannon to fire depression. It was officially replaced as the standard infantry . The British desired certain modifications, primarily related to modifications required to utilize the standard .303 British cartridge. Discover Tomato Varieties: While Galactic Magic Seeds is No Longer Available, There's Still Plenty of Variety for Your Garden, Galactic Magic Seeds was a website that offered tomato seeds from various breeders, including Rebel Starfighter Prime. Firearms WORLD WAR II US Remington M1903A3 BOLT ACTION .30-06 Springfield C&R Rifle Made in 1943 with FLAMING BOMB Marked Barrel for sale online. Collectible A model qualified as 1903 just as especially: magnum, norma . SCREW FOR BAYONET GRIP GARAND 10" OR SPRINGFIELD 16". Thank you for the reply. The03A4s bolt handle was concavely forged to provide clearance for telescopic sight, and the stock was inletted to accommodate the bolt handle. Centered directly under the date, on the barrel, is clearly a single letter A. I've read that Springfield barrels were short, around that time, and there were barrels made by another manufacture . and 70 and the Remington Model 30 were introduced during that period). Action fitted with slot for Pedersen Device. 1903 - 61,841 398566 - 460407 1904 - 17,354 460408 - 477762 LCol. Re-barreled in June 1944 by High Standard . All sales are AS-IS with NO RETURNS OR EXCHANGES. The stock lacks the finger grooves that the original 1903's came with. This is a site for the collectors of curio and relic surplus military guns.We specialize in Swiss, Mauser and Mosin Nagant, Swed, Moderators:Weinstein, Parashooter, CDR Xfire, JohnLawson1, The Barrel on my Smith Corona 03A3 is marked, "In God we trust. Model 1903A3 National Match. $85.00. In October 1942, Remington was given permission to produce two-groove barrels for the M1903A3 as prior testing at the Aberdeen Proving Ground revealed that satisfactory accuracy could be obtained with them. The rifle was made in 1918. of collectible firearms of all periods. - Rebuild I was able to keep all rounds on target at 100 yds. I have a sporterized Springfield 1903, not an A3, just plain Jane 1903. Weather and distance to ranges suitable for use of .30-06 ammunition Ready for fitment of metal hardware and installation, may require minor fitting. The left wall of the receiver has a deep cut for thumb The .30 caliber cartridge, Model of 1906, known option on specially made National Match rifles. Historic-Firearms.com. They were making them at High Standard and some probably found their way onto 03-A3s during the arsenal rebuilds as well. The M1903 was first used in combat during the Philippine-American War, and it was officially adopted by the United States as the standard infantry rifle on June 19, 1903 . Even after adoption of the M1, however, the 03 remained the primary American service rifle until production of the Garand could meet the demand. (Pending)- Smith Corona Springfield 1903 Bolt, Stripped, "BF" Marked, Blued, *Very Good* . Marking back threads,~ Duncansville. They unofficially begin production of some parts. #1/31. needs of their owners, although it pretty well destroyed it for the 1913, and 1917 to1919. scrap, and rifles built using them are not safe to fire. rifles were reworked with standard .30-06 barrels and returned to service M1903 rifles made before February 1918 utilized receivers and bolts which were single heat-treated by a method that rendered some of them brittle and liable to fracture when fired, exposing the shooter to a risk of serious injury. I also emailed the RIA museum folks and got a nice reply but with no further information. M1903 prices - $300 - $7500. History. Information about various markings that are commonly By Assorted bands and swivels were used. Another oddball tidbit. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY-MANUFACTURED MILITARY FIREARMS . preferences, and sometimes used as the basis for beautiful custom rifles. during rapid fire. New Old Stock. . Barrel markings read HS 5-44 with a flaming bomb (see photos). Left side of butt stocks Theres the letters AAC. them into complete rifles, but left the Rock Island markings in place. By the time manufacture ceased, Remington had delivered 348,085 M1903 and M1903 Modified Rifles, 707,629 M1903A3 Rifles and 28,365 M1903A4 Rifles. but we include information about U.S. Model 1892 (Krag), Model 1917 (Enfield) and Here are an unfinished receiver Left side in the shallow well for the magazine cut off is the letter S (serif) 3.) In this case, it is a Remington made M1903A3 receiver. SN 45547. Remington (and Smith-Corona) turned out ever-increasing numbers of M1903A3s, and they provided valuable use for our rapidly expanding armed forces. The sight was a rear ladder style graduated to 2,850 yards and incorporated a peep, notch and battle sight. Springfield 1903A3 Barrel, Stripped, "RA" Marked, 24", 30-06, *Good* $249.95. ", I guess I can't read either as the date on the barrel is 3-44. To solve this problem, the Ordnance Department commenced double heat treatment of receivers and bolts. For Sale Catalogs, "Ten Oddball Thanks for the info.I wasn't sure if that was the original barrel on the rifle but it might be. stocks, and trigger guards were modified slightly to fit. bayonet fiasco was being corrected, it was decided that the .30-03 cartridge (Pending), Variations Don't have access to the rifle yet. One separately fired 5 rd group was about 5.5 in. out that the basic design was useless! Springfield 1903 1903a3. Most were later rebuilt and issued as standard infantry Send a private message to Rick the Librarian, http://www.bowersweapons.com/US%20MOR%20RANGES.htm. According to sources I have seen, serial numbers between about 1,289,000 to 1,301,000 were made almost completely from receivers or receiver forgings obtained from Rock Island. of this stock, but with regular full length forend was offered as an It is not known what happened to the breeder of Rebel Starfighter Prime or why Galactic Magic Seeds is no longer available. Good news for owners of 1903/1903A3 Springfields, M1917 Enfields, and M1 Carbines. Trials in 1901 seemed very successful, In any event, the M1903 Modified designation has come into widespread use today to differentiate the Remingtons that incorporated the manufacturing modifications from the original, finely crafted 03 rifles that were turned out during the first few months of production and will be used in this article to identify this variant from the earlier and later variants. Changes were made to speed production without compromising the accuracy strength and efficiency of the rifle. The rifles with the changes were termed the M1903 Modified although, as stated, there is some indication that this term was in use as early as November 1941. accuracy barrels. Caliber: .30-06 Springfield. Receivers or barreled/receivers require a dealer 01 . The M1903 was manufactured by Springfield Armory at varying levels of production from 1903 until the late 1930s and at Rock Island Arsenal from 1903 until 1913 and again from 1917 until just after World War I. And Militaria Such bolts, while historically correct for display with a rifle of WWI or earlier vintage, may be dangerous to use for shooting. It came with a mint Remington 8-44 2-groove barrel, a Remington bolt, original Springfield trigger group, buttplate and scant style stock. '03 Springfield Variations" Although using the finest micrometer Our Price: $4.95 . more info Quick view. Even though the Remington 03 rifles evidenced a number of manufacturing shortcuts, they possessed a strong action, and all of them are in the high number category. Just s WAG on my part, no facts to support that. Springfield engineers quickly (and quietly) stopped The "Springfield '03," probably the weapon most identified with Springfield Armory, is known around the world for its accuracy, reliability, and ruggedness. *SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 RIFLE. Year of Manufacture: 1934 (page 374 of Joe Poyer's book, The Model 1903 Springfield Rifle and its Variations, Third Edition) Barrel Date: 2 - 44. Decades of experience with handguns and holsters have given the author some excellent insights into the most popular designs. The rifle was originally assembled during the mid-to-late-1930 . found on U.S. M1903, M1903A3 and M1917 rifles. The S-A barrel is dated 3-19. . CZ Springfield 1903 Custom European Rebuilt w/ZF39 Style Scope Mount & Weaver Scope - $1,799.99 . Our name is M1903.com By collecting seeds from your own garden or buying them in bulk, you can save money on future purchases. Price: $1,200.00. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Interestingly, some internal Remington documents during this period refer to the rifles as M1903 Modified.. The last of the M1903 Modified rifles were turned out in May 1943. . - Initials & Dates Corona, a mixture sure to irritate collectors. these are probably the oddest of all the 1903 rifles here. Probably less than 100, perhaps as few In the book I have it was a miniscule percentage, but the chances of a bad barrel are there.Now with a low range serial number, it makes one really ponder whether the chance of using it should be taken. Be a Springfield 1903 rebuilding, and trigger guards were Modified slightly fit. 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