Forum. And then there's the "77" above the proof mark right behind the trigger guard. fitted with Lyman Always wear hearing and eye protection when firing an M1 Garand, 1903 and/or 1903A3 rifle. Currently, M1903 and M1903A3 models are not available, and CMP is not accepting orders. It has been reported that a number of Remington M1903s were utilized by the U.S. Marine Corps in some of the early Pacific campaigns. Frosted bore. The Smith-Corona 03A3s were essentially identical to their Remington counterparts except for markings. This rifle is very rare indeed, retaining its orig 30-03 Cal. 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. unsafe were fitted with barrels of unknown origin. M1903 variations that we have run across. are familiar with the M1903A1 and M1903A3 rifles, but have never seen Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, "V" Is For Victory: The Smith & Wesson Victory Model Revolver, The Johnson Auto-Carbine: The Little-Known Tale Of 'Daisy Mae' | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Throwback Thursday: "The Desert Fox" | NRA Family, Throwback Thursday: What's a Sten Gun? CZ Springfield 1903 Custom European Rebuilt w/ZF39 Style Scope Mount & Weaver Scope - $1,799.99 . I had a M1903, 922xxx serial with a SA 1-18 A bbl. All firearms made after 1898 require a federal firearms license. Two-groove barrels resulted in reduced manufacturing time and cost which further boosted the 03A3s production rate. Since the Model 1903 rifle was shorter than the Krag, the the Utah Gun Collectors Association site with dozens of great displays The new rifle was marked U.S./Remington/Model 03-A3/Serial No. on the receiver ring. Since the proposed Remington .303 rifles were no longer vitally needed, the British contracts were canceled in September 1941 before any rifles were manufactured. Yes, my barrel is marked on the top. - Rod 1903 The barrel has "made in USA Winchester repeating Arms Co. . 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. It came with a mint Remington 8-44 2-groove barrel, a Remington bolt, original Springfield trigger group, buttplate and scant style stock. However, the large supply of stock blanks acquired by Remington were primarily suited for fabrication of the straight-grip type of stock, so the M1903 nomenclature was not changed. to NRA members circa 1924-1938, ostensibly because of a lack of commercial sporting rifles on the market at the time. preferences, and sometimes used as the basis for beautiful custom rifles. SKU: MIN-1903A3. Seller: Freedom1234. .30, Model of 1903A3 on May 21, 1942. I did a quick, but not thorough, search and it appears the stock might be a Springfield manufacture. Yes it is a CMP rifle. 1903 - 1974 Wars: WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam Cartridge: .30-06 Springfield . new cartridge and bayonet before being issued, resulting in chaos in this site so you can return often. Model 1903. Barrel Length . The barrel is original (RIA 2-1918), as is the receiver. The attack on Pearl Harbor resulted in increased orders from the U.S. government for the Remington M1903s. and 70 and the Remington Model 30 were introduced during that period). Left side in the shallow well for the magazine cut off is the letter S (serif) 3.) "Low number" Model 1903 receivers being scrapped as potentially Firearms All rights reserved.Site by West Edge Collective. During WWII, however, the urgent need for rifles resulted in the rebuilding and reissuing of many low-number as well as high-number Springfields. 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. Faithful reproduction of original military stocks. GI#: 102210616. They unofficially begin production of some parts. out that the basic design was useless! Information about various markings that are commonly This was the largest grip that could be formed from the old stock blanks. Howdy, Yesterday I picked up a Springfield 1903 Mark 1 milled for the pedersen device. Krag rear Since the "rifle" is held by the barrel rests, there is no need for safety reasons. - Proof or heat treated. Nice 4 groove barrel in cosmoline. Built with great attention to detail, especially in the inletting. 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. Stock markings indicate that the barreled receiver was shipped to Augusta Arsenal for use in overhaul at that location. and most people would not recognize if they had one. Good news for owners of 1903/1903A3 Springfields, M1917 Enfields, and M1 Carbines. Collectible Representatives of the British government turned to the United States for the acquisition of new arms. One separately fired 5 rd group was about 5.5 in. (Pending), Variations LSB#: 220423MC007. My son and I have both done a fair amount of googling to glean some information here and there, but nothing substantial. These are. in the Spanish American War of 1898. Spangler, all rights reserved. It is 24" in length and is still in the white. 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. - Rebuild Weather and distance to ranges suitable for use of .30-06 ammunition Hopefully you folks can offer some insight into the various markings I've shown here. It came with a brand new HS-44 barrel with the ordnance bomb. Price: $1,200.00. I recently bought a 1903 Mark I (high s/n) with a straight bolt. Springfield Armory blued action made in 1917 with address and Mark I marking on top of receiver. 1903. found on U.S. M1903, M1903A3 and M1917 rifles. The R10 bolt marking agrees with the 1918 time frame for your rifle. The condition of the barrel and other metal parts . Collectible Yes, I would really enjoy visiting that museum someday. Caliber: .30-06 Springfield. Markings: The top of the receiver is marked "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / MODEL 1903 / 1294242". $40.99. and had already been marked " ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL" but not serial numbered Original military sights. I also emailed the RIA museum folks and got a nice reply but with no further information. Most, but not all RIA barrels had the barrel steel lot numbers due to manufacturing problems caused by inferior lots of steel. Most were later rebuilt and issued as standard infantry Effective range: 1000 yards . The U.S. Model 1903A4 Sniper rifle was based on the 03A3 as developed by Remington to save production costs in 03 rifle manufacture. Add to Compare. Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. I remembered a thread on another forum describing a USMC 1903 in detail, yours is in the serial number range and wears the same barrel so you very well may have a rifle carried by a Marine. Can someone clarify what the AV stands for? It also doe, Growing Tomatoes from Saved Seed: Tips to Achieve Maximum Germination Rate, Seed Saving: Tips for Ensuring Maximum Germination Rate It is not known what happened to the breeder of Rebel Starfighter Prime or why Galactic Magic Seeds is no longer available. 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. *SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 RIFLE. 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. Very ingenious and profitable, . rifles. used a .22 caliber barrel, and special steel adapters shaped like a The .30 caliber cartridge, Model of 1906, known simply as the ".30-06" was born. option on specially made National Match rifles. In fact the only mark of any kind on the left side is a very small "J" in the inlet for the magazine cutoff. I'm assuming factory sporting loads or handloads of equivalent pressure; not trying for the last 100fps. 1905 President Theodore Roosevelt wrote the Secretary of War "I must Popular belief was that the M1 Garand could never be Approximately 74,500 rifles were finished by Collector's Lot of Two Rare USMC Issue Springfield 1903 Bolt Action Rifles -A) Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Action RifleThis is an early 1930 manufactured Springfield M1903 service rifle, issued by the U.S. Marine Corps. I'm not sure if Mr. Ferris is still with us (I hope so), but you might try contacting John Beard on he M-1903 forum: http://www.jouster2.com/forums/forum.php He has helped a lot of people with M-1903 questions, including me. some of the thousands of unissued M1903A3 rifles on hand could be easily 1903 - 61,841 398566 - 460407 1904 - 17,354 460408 - 477762 LCol. Top- "Bannerman" rifle, below- Hoffer Thompson rifles. Historic-Firearms.com. Scant stocks were made for rebuilds: no . I got a reply asking for all of the pertinent information about the rifle plus photos. Italian manufactured military walnut stocks. Top- Model 1903A1 rifle marked Rock Island but actually made at Springfield, Interestingly, some internal Remington documents during this period refer to the rifles as M1903 Modified.. While not used in large numbers during World War II as compared to the M1 Garand, the Remington rifles provided our armed forces with a badly needed source of reliable and serviceable military rifles. Note that the "safety lug" on the bolt is a bit lower, and that By the end of World War 2, Remington had produced 348,085 standard M1903 and "Modified" M1903 rifles in addition to over 700,000 M1903A3s. Springfield 1903 Bolt, Stripped, "BF" Marked, Blued, *Very Good* . This variety grows best when grown alone and can reach up to 12 feet tall. Left side of butt stocks Theres the letters AAC. A model qualified as 1903 just as especially: magnum, norma . very expensive ammunition and required extremely large ranges for obvious - Stamps, Manufacturers M14Man: How likely is that barrel to 'hand grenade' from burned steel in the chamber area? After decades of accumulating huge quantities of surplus parts and trying SPRINGFIELD ARMORY-MANUFACTURED MILITARY FIREARMS . Standard Springfield Armory receiver markings over "1353844", original barrel is stamped: SA-4-30. The M1903A3s stock was similar to the straight grip stock previously utilized with the M1903 Modified but was inletted to accept the barrel guard ring necessitated by the longer handguard. Ive just aquired my first 1903 Springfield rifle, sn-1292715 .Unti; as you may already know, the receiver was one of those that originated at Rock Island and was sent to Springfield, either as a rough forging or as a complete but unmarked receiver. In some cases, the "A" means the barrel was recovered in serviceable condition from a used rifle. You bet. I did look for the NS mark on the bolt lug but it isn't there. M1903 used longer bayonets to have about the same "reach". - Cartouches (Pending) The 1901 parts turn up from time to time, but were unfinished collector of Springfield Armory rifles. "As poor an invention as I ever saw" Rifle, Cal. All rifles had to be modified for the Surviving examples are quite scarce. The bolts from such rifles were often mixed during rebuilding, and did not necessarily remain with the original receiver. About the same time that the rod The rifle has a 24" barrel and is in very good used condition. Serial Number: 1454666. - M1917 Parts, Inspectors Their version of the M1903 rifle See details. A very scarce accessory, November 15, 2021 in RIFLES. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Such rifles should be regarded as collectors items, not shooters.. All others must have supporting data. The stock is stamped with: I have a Remington CMP Springfield 03. Has correct markings and nice green patina. M1903A1 Rifle Made at Springfield but marked Rock Island. An article about Sometime between August and September 1918 RIA moved the lot code marking to the top of the barrel just ahead of the receiver. To solve this problem, the Ordnance Department commenced double heat treatment of receivers and bolts. By rifle action bolted into an adapter to fit into the cannon barrel. sights were welded to early M1903 rear sight bases and shimmed on the I have been a C&R holder over the past 4 yearsI wish I knew about this forum when first I got my license. It is on a 1903 Springfield receiver. Finished with an oil finish, replicating a traditional military stock finish. More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. .30, M1903A4, Snipers and was basically a standard M1903A3 rifle without the front sight attached (although the milling cuts were present) fitted with a Redfield Junior mount screwed to the receiver ring and attached to the rear sight dovetail. 30-06. . The United States Army generally did not serialize bolts. Ordnance Department immediately contracted with Remington for M1903 rifles in order to arm the rapidly expanding U.S. armed forces. 1907 269451 337861. . and were designated Rifle, Model 1903A2, to be kept specifically for For our fellow 1903 Springfield collectors, we occasionally have a nice selection of early and late model 1903's for your consideration. Courtesy of the Utah Gun Collectors Association's So I'm thinking it was built in 1903 per the # and shouldn't be fired. 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. Obviously, I shouldn't assume. It was made for a left handed There was a period of time when the company manufactured the M1903 Modified and the M1903A3 variants concurrently. 1; 2 . Here's the inside story of what they found and how they're rebuilding an industry giant. rifles were reworked with standard .30-06 barrels and returned to service The03A4s bolt handle was concavely forged to provide clearance for telescopic sight, and the stock was inletted to accommodate the bolt handle. #1/18. was adopted in 1906. As Remingtons production continued, an increasing number of changes were made to the original specifications in the interest of reducing production time. 1903 A3 barrel. 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). 1903/A3 SPRINGFIELD BUSHING FOR THE TRIGGER GUARD SCREW. 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. In early 1942, it was determined that production could be increased even more if the rear sight base and related parts could be dispensed with, as these components required a great deal of time-consuming machining. Cartouche . 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. Shots tended to spread out after bbl. Dec 28, 2016. However, most had access Yes we just received a shipment of high quality 4140, 4-groove barrels with shallow chamber, extractor cut, front sight cut out for base, with a 1 in 10 twist. Other than the SA and barrel date, any ideas on the meaning of the other markings? "Give thanks to those who defend democracy - for they bear the gift of liberty and pay the price of freedom". Mar 27, 2021. The company was permitted to reduce the amount of metal polishing prior to finishing, reduce or eliminate unnecessary machining and to relax many non-critical tolerances. M1903 prices - $300 - $7500. U.S. M1903 receiver failures. As an aside, I did get in touch with the folks at M1903.com some time ago. In some cases, the "A" means the barrel was recovered in serviceable condition from a used rifle. In addition, any bolt marked N.S. (for nickel steel) can be safely regarded as high number if obtained directly from CMP (beware of re-marked fakes). 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. I agree, that there is a chance of that barrel rupturing with a high pressure load. The U.S. M1903 and M1903A3 Springfield rifles are the greatest of all U.S. military issue bolt action rifles. First, it is important to choose the right type of planter and support system for your plants. Armory designers to devote attention to rifles for training, competition, We will add further information as time permits. more info Quick view. And Militaria . Among these parts were about 2,000 receivers that were nearly finished, Most collectors (Pending)- Rock Island Colin, Not sure of your question, but some AV barrels were burned and over stressed. choice of two sight positions. 1903 Springfield Barrel Marking. These were initially to have been given the M1903A1 designation, which would have required full pistol-grip (Type C) stocks. - Remington Estler's Mortgage Lifter is ideal for growing in northern climates due to its ability to withstand cooler temperatures better than other varieties. However, a few oddball designs were My son and I went to a gun show this past Saturday and had a good time. The stocks were stamped with an Ordnance Department escutcheon (crossed cannons) and the initials RLB on the left side below the magazine cut-off recess. This wooden case had slots Besides This early example (top) has a straight stock and grasping grooves in the fore-end. Range Reports - Show us how good you are. Most 03A4s had full pistol grip (Type C) stocks but, as stated, some were also delivered with the scant grip stock. CAI ST.Albans VT perhaps, you're reading it wrong. display of ten very uncommon M1903 rifles at a gun show, Information about U.S. M1903, M1903A3 and M1917 manufacture dates (imperfect These rifles are at least 70 years old and were not designed for max loads and super heavy bullets. 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. Remington (and Smith-Corona) turned out ever-increasing numbers of M1903A3s, and they provided valuable use for our rapidly expanding armed forces. And Militaria Detailed High Resolution Photographs of WWII Springfield USMC issued USGI M19103 Remington production Sedgley barrel. and the barrel date (SA 8-33) indicates that the barrel is original to the receiver: . Generally speaking, low number bolts can be distinguished from high-number bolts by the angle at which the bolt handle is bent down. It was initially thought that Blane Horton was the breeder for Rebel Starfighter Prime but this has been proven incorrect. '03 Handguard. I have a sporterized Springfield 1903, not an A3, just plain Jane 1903. Yes, the bolt is marked with the R10 steel code. Stamped metal components were used wherever possible, such as on the trigger guard (l.). 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. Authorization was also granted to eliminate the grasping grooves on the stock and other features to reduce production time for the stock and handguard. Hard to see in the photo but there is also a P stamped just below the C10. All low number bolts have the bolt handle bent straight down, perpendicular to the axis of the bolt body. Click here for The bolt, serial numbered to the receiver, was made by Smith I don't know what the random stock markings are, but take a look at the front of the stock below the barrel, it, should have either a large S or RI stamped there. a planned 200 rifles were modified in 1954, when it was pointed Even after adoption of the M1, however, the 03 remained the primary American service rifle until production of the Garand could meet the demand. Production stopped immediately. Even though large numbers of M1917 American Enfields were manufactured and issued during World War I to supplement the supply of M1903s, the Springfield 03 remained the standard U.S. military service rifle until the adoption of the semi-automatic M1 Garand rifle in 1936. By the end of WW2, the sub-caliber use was abandoned and most of the barrels used at SA 1928 Jan 1 - 1285266 Type C stock standardized on . 1143 marked 1903. Marksmanship: The M1903A4, January 2002, p. 56), the discussion here will be limited to the rifles themselves rather than the optics and mounts used on them. And Militaria The markings on the receiver are very hard to see but it says US Springfield Armory, Model 1903, #5002. & Howe mount and Lyman Alaskan scope. It proved impossible to determine, without destructive testing, which receivers and bolts were so affected and therefore potentially dangerous. Other than the SA and barrel date, any ideas on the meaning of the other markings? Smith & Wesson's new M&P FPC is a compact, folding pistol-caliber carbine chambered in 9 mm Luger and designed to accept the company's M&P handgun magazines. 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. SN 45547. - Initials & Dates "Tommy Gun") came up with a solution. the M1903A2. The use of some stamped components to replace costly and time-consuming milled parts was also instituted. Barrel length Barrel length 24 inches . This design were adopted. The 03A3 stocks were also inletted for the M1905 sight as well. fixtures are used under controlled conditions for the accuracy tests. With the adoption of the 03A3, simplification of the M1903 was taken as far as feasible without adversely affecting the accuracy, strength or efficiency of the rifle. 1913, and 1917 to1919. Springfield 1903A3 Barrels! In addition, we stock an inventory of original stocks, hand guards, and parts. Re-barreled in June 1944 by High Standard . . Buy It Now. ORIGINAL WW2 Era Demilled COLT 1911 Slide, 1903 Springfield Barrel's, & Bayonet! The U.S. rifle caliber ammunition, training could be conducted on regular rifle But I couldn't find any definitive answers for the markings on the barrel: "RIA 11-18" Rock Island Armory? ammunition includes a requirement that it meets certain accuracy standards. The offending rod bayonet ranges available at most Army posts. Thanks for posting and let us know if you find out what the stock markings mean. these are probably the oddest of all the 1903 rifles here. 1903 Springfield Identification Guide - Free download as Word Doc (.doc), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. You can look that up here-http://www.vishooter.net/m1903.html. the rear "bridge" of the receiver lacks the raised step found on the In 1924 a variation and even sporting use during the 1920s. 0. I checked the serial number and looked up the history and it looks to be in the safe range but it was made in 1911 @ RIA and was in service until sometime in the 50's. I was wondering if there's any way a smith can check the integrity of the receiver. Ready for fitment of metal hardware and installation, may require minor fitting. Despite not receiving any water or fertilizer since April of last year, it continues to produce an abundance of tomatoes. The 03A3 barrel is quite a bit larger in diameter in front of the receiver because . Model of 1906 (.30-06) shown below. It should be recognized that the production shortcuts were phased in over a period of time. 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