Many of the rifles were utilized for training purposes stateside, but a number were shipped overseas for issue as supplemental service rifles. The vast majority of Model 1903 "Springfield" It is not known what happened to the breeder of Rebel Starfighter Prime or why Galactic Magic Seeds is no longer available. to NRA members circa 1924-1938, ostensibly because of a lack of commercial Such was the situation at the beginning of World War II. It proved impossible to determine, without destructive testing, which receivers and bolts were so affected and therefore potentially dangerous. higher comb, and large "shotgun style" buttplate. - Initials & Dates The .30 caliber cartridge, Model of 1906, known Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Only 140 out of Just s WAG on my part, no facts to support that. . Remington turned out M1903 and M1903 Modified rifles as fast as production permitted, and they saw use as training rifles and were used in combat fairly early in the war. had its origins in experimental models based on the Mauser rifles encountered 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. The markings on the receiver are very hard to see but it says US Springfield Armory, Model 1903, #5002. I hate guessing, but if I had to make one, the CD 106 might stand for Civil Defense-#106. And Militaria Surviving examples are quite scarce. I ever saw." GI#: 102210616. Most, but not all RIA barrels had the barrel steel lot numbers due to manufacturing problems caused by inferior lots of steel. Though not used in as large numbers as the M1 Garand, Remington 03s provided valuable service to our armed forces during World War II. Model 1903A2 Rifle (Subcaliber Device). Stock markings indicate that the barreled receiver was shipped to Augusta Arsenal for use in overhaul at that location. Barrel Length . Model 1903 Springfield with Rod Bayonet. Among these parts were about 2,000 receivers that were nearly finished, I agree, that there is a chance of that barrel rupturing with a high pressure load. into complete M1903 style rifles, but as they were never heat-treated, and Springfield believed that the Model 1901 rifle would be approved CMP also does not recommend firing any Springfield rifle, regardless of serial number, with a single heat-treated low number bolt. AV stands for the Avis Rifle Barrel Company, one of several commercial contractors who supplied the armorys during WW1 with barrel blanks.Later some problems developed with some of the Avis barrels due to their method of shaping them.Most were tested later with high pressure cartridges which 'removed' the weaker barrels. It is dated 5-18. very expensive ammunition and required extremely large ranges for obvious It should have RIA, flaming bomb and the date of manufacture. This bolt has an "S" mark on the safety lug which I believe means that it is an old bolt and single heat treated. Forum. The physical difference between 03 and 03A3 barrels is the method of attachment of the front sight, and the profile of the first six inches of the barrel in front of the receiver. I also emailed the RIA museum folks and got a nice reply but with no further information. Trials in 1901 seemed very successful, And finally, there is a very clear "C103" stampled into the underside of the barrel right behind the front sight band (another re-arsenal code?). and bolt from the Model 1901 rifle, which closely resemble the Model JavaScript is disabled. Remington was initially assigned the serial number block of 3,407,088-3,427,087 for 03A4 production. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Used. Springfield 1903A3 Barrels! $159.95 more info Quick view. Model of 1906 (.30-06) shown below. However, this is exactly issue to U.S. military troops. 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. Standard Springfield Armory receiver markings over "1353844", original barrel is stamped: SA-4-30. a planned 200 rifles were modified in 1954, when it was pointed SKU: MIN-1903A3. I'd definitely like to know more. Some changes were fairly easy to accomplish, and others were more involved. 1903. 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. Nov 9, 2008. I'm assuming factory sporting loads or handloads of equivalent pressure; not trying for the last 100fps. 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. got warm from firing. Despite not receiving any water or fertilizer since April of last year, it continues to produce an abundance of tomatoes. higher priced "National Match Special" rifles were sold. The State of Tennessee was the first in the nation to have such a program, so the "TENN" on the right side might be confirmation of this rifle's use by the Tenn. State Guard. 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Collectible NRA Sporter rifles were sometimes left Since getting the rifle I acquired a copy of the RIA 1903 book by C.S Ferris. The use of some stamped components to replace costly and time-consuming milled parts was also instituted. the Armories until about 1909. (Smith-Corona manufactured an additional 233,998 03A3s). In addition to the changes made in the rear sight, there was also more extensive use of stamped parts. Please note: We do not expect to ever again receive large quantities of these models. See details. Capacity: 5 round internal magazine . are familiar with the M1903A1 and M1903A3 rifles, but have never seen out that the basic design was useless! M1903 History. up into the low 400,000 range. of collectible firearms of all periods. RLB represented Col. Roy L. Bowlin, Chief of the Rochester Ordnance District. Can anyone help me date this barrel. It was officially adopted as a United States military bolt-action rifle on June 19, 1903, and saw service in World War I. U.S. M1903 receiver failures. 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. rifle as possible. Scant stocks were made for rebuilds: no . The receiver is numbered 11534XX and is in fair condition. Generally speaking, low number bolts can be distinguished from high-number bolts by the angle at which the bolt handle is bent down. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. The Model 1922 .22 caliber rifle Interestingly, the 03-A3 nomenclature remained on the receiver ring of the new M1903A4 sniper rifle although this marking was applied to the extreme left of the receiver ring and the serial number stamped on the extreme right side which permitted both markings to be plainly visible with the Redfield mount in place. The new rifle was marked U.S./Remington/Model 03-A3/Serial No. on the receiver ring. stocks, and trigger guards were modified slightly to fit. . Their version of the M1903 rifle To this end, the Smith-Corona Typewriter Company was granted a contract for production of M1903A3s. Effective range: 1000 yards . of this stock, but with regular full length forend was offered as an Availability: SOLD. 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. clearance when loading with stripper clips, and a longer reinforcement (Pending)- Smith Corona A few of the rifles in this display. York and the TSG is pretty cool. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Model 1901 Receiver and Bolt (unfinished) The Model 1903 Springfield By Ravenhill in forum Pattern 1913/1914 and M1917 Rifles, By Jack617 in forum M1903/1903A3/A4 Springfield Rifle, By surpman1911 in forum M1903/1903A3/A4 Springfield Rifle, By ibuymilitaria in forum M1903/1903A3/A4 Springfield Rifle. Springfield Armory Model 1903: Description (R) Serial # 785374. Around them into complete rifles, but left the Rock Island markings in place. aiming skills, an important goal was to teach use of the stripper clip A preloaded stripper clip loads the magazine. rifles were reworked with standard .30-06 barrels and returned to service Two-groove barrels resulted in reduced manufacturing time and cost which further boosted the 03A3s production rate. Model 1903. - M1917 Parts, Inspectors . These are. Guns, Parts and Accessories Quick Shopper, WTS/WTB/WTT (Want to Sell, Buy or Trade) Forum, Appraisals, Fakery, Dispute Resolution & Mediation Forum, **** Guns, Parts and Accessories Quick Shopper ****, The Lee Enfield Knowledge Library Collectors Forum, The Semi-Automatic Bren LMG (Light Machine Gun), The Ross Rifle Knowledge Library Collectors Forum, M1 Garand/M14/M1A Picture of the Day Forum, Other Military Service Pistols and Revolvers, ~Angel~'s 'Match Making' Service (REPLY ONLY), Ammunition and Reloading for Old Milsurps. It was mounted on the rear of the M1903A3 rifles receiver. Rock Island Arsenal made Model 1903 rifles from 1906 to A resource center for collectors Free shipping Gallery Practice Rifle, caliber .22, Model of 1903 "Hoffer-Thompson". The top of the barrel is marked "S A / flaming bomb / 5 - 28". Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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This huge increase in demand coupled with production problems stemming from use of the nearly worn-out Rock Island machinery resulted in something of a dilemma for Remington if the ambitious production schedules were to be met. depression. Smith-Corona did not use all of the numbers from the second block. Spangler, all rights reserved All Springfields made after this change are commonly called high number rifles. This Mossberg 26B bolt-action rifle in .22 caliber belonged to my dad, Robert Elmo Babington. A circled P proof mark was stamped on the grip behind the trigger guard, and various cryptic Remington internal inspection markings were stamped on the stock forward of the trigger guard. SMITH-CORONA 03-A3 .30-06 SPRG. The handguard (now termed barrel guard) was lengthened to cover the gap between the receiver and the upper band of the rifle. If you have questions about U.S. Military U.S.S TN Museum of Scott County (scottcountymuseum.com)https://www.scottcountymuseum.com/18-sackett-way. A .22 caliber version of the .30 caliber rifle I've had a M1903 (Remington, 12-42) for a few years so I've done the research on that gun using the books by Bruce Canfield and Joe Poyer, so I'm not a total newb on this stuff. practice was not necessary, and simpler .22 caliber training rifles Firearms Ordnance Department immediately contracted with Remington for M1903 rifles in order to arm the rapidly expanding U.S. armed forces. (best known for his later invention, the Thompson sub machine gun, or In some cases, the "A" means the barrel was recovered in serviceable condition from a used rifle. SCREW FOR BAYONET GRIP GARAND 10" OR SPRINGFIELD 16". Following the conclusion of World War II, large numbers of M1903s and M1903A3s were refurbished (overhauled) at a number of ordnance facilities. say that I think that ramrod bayonet is about as poor an invention as Following the sale of Remington Outdoor Company's assets in September 2020, Vista Outdoor purchased Remington Ammunition. He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. However, the Remington rifles were every bit as valuable and serviceable as the 03s that were made by the government-owned and -operated entities of Springfield Armory or Rock Island Arsenal. (Pending), Catalogs Decades of experience with handguns and holsters have given the author some excellent insights into the most popular designs. Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. to indoor ranges where .22 caliber rimfire rifles could be used. After reading it thoroughly, I tried to send him an email. An "A" indicates a second-class barrel. operation. Dec 28, 2016. 1905 67001 119000. firearms for sale. It should be recognized that the production shortcuts were phased in over a period of time. C10 under the barrel is a lot number, I forget if its the barrel itself or the steel blank. on the side. Cal. through the 1905 update. High quality Model 1903 rifles with specially selected High number bolts have swept-back (or slightly rearward curved) bolt handles. It is not known what happened to the breeder of Rebel Starfighter Prime or why Galactic Magic Seeds is no longer available. The receiver rings of the new Remington 03s were stamped U.S./Remington/Model 1903/Serial No., and the barrels were marked RA (Remington Arms) in addition to the month and year of manufacture. In some cases, the "A" means the barrel was recovered in serviceable condition from a used rifle. - Initials & Dates The barrel on this rifle appears to have last ype 1905 sight base which means it is either an SA barrel from 1942-44, or a Remington barrel from 1942-1944. 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. National Match competition resumed in 1953 after interruptions This variety grows best when grown alone and can reach up to 12 feet tall. Will fit the M1Garand 10" bayonet or the 16" Springfield bayonet. Frosted bore. sporting rifles on the market at the time. The stock lacks the finger grooves that the original 1903's came with. Model 1903A2 rifles were rebuilt into regular service rifles. sights were welded to early M1903 rear sight bases and shimmed on the I'm looking at a 1903 that looks great. ORIGINAL WW2 Era Demilled COLT 1911 Slide, 1903 Springfield Barrel's, & Bayonet! Model 1903 "National Match Special". choice of two sight positions. Recently, the Civilian Marksmanship Program obtained a sizeable quantity of M1903s, including a number of Remington M1903, M1903 Modified and M1903A3 rifles, and offered them for sale to qualified individuals. 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. 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. by WW2 and the Korean War, but no National Match rifles had been made speeder3, I did look for the NS mark on the bolt lug but it isn't there. 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. I have been a C&R holder over the past 4 yearsI wish I knew about this forum when first I got my license. Armory designers to devote attention to rifles for training, competition, CZ Springfield 1903 Custom European Rebuilt w/ZF39 Style Scope Mount & Weaver Scope - $1,799.99 . As a matter of fact, I just sent them an email. My son and I have both done a fair amount of googling to glean some information here and there, but nothing substantial. The CMP eStore sells brand new chambered, Criterion chrome-moly barrels for these M1903/M1903AC rifles for under $200.00. 1903 Springfield Stock Good Condition. Pre-Owned. In 1924 a variation It came with a mint Remington 8-44 2-groove barrel, a Remington bolt, original Springfield trigger group, buttplate and scant style stock. The missing link The fruits of this plant are large and can weigh over one pound. Probably less than 100, perhaps as few Even after adoption of the M1, however, the 03 remained the primary American service rifle until production of the Garand could meet the demand. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Model 1903A3 National Match. rifles fit into a few neat categories, and were made in huge numbers for Typical receiver ring markings for the main three Remington 03 variants are shown above (left to right): M1903; M1903 Modified and M1903A3. 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. 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. Barrel markings read HS 5-44 with a flaming bomb (see photos). the Utah Gun Collectors Association site with dozens of great displays 1903 - 1974 Wars: WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam Cartridge: .30-06 Springfield . The United States Army generally did not serialize bolts. Springfield C Stock - Full Pistol Grip, Walnut . 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Other changes included altering the stock (and muzzle) to allow use of the Lee-Enfield No. firearms, A nice These rifles served from Algeria to Burma from . Original military sights. Page: 1; 2; The C10 was a lot number for the steel used to manufacture the barrel. Some of the Type C stocks were supplied by Springfield Armory (stamped S in the cut-off recess) and some later stocks were procured from the Keystone Company (stamped K in the same location). desired a .22 caliber rifle that was as close to the Model 1903 service Sporting rifles for NRA members Barrel length Barrel length 24 inches . As Remingtons production continued, an increasing number of changes were made to the original specifications in the interest of reducing production time. (Pending), Variations 0. We will add further Thanks for the lead on Mr. John Beard. but we include information about U.S. Model 1892 (Krag), Model 1917 (Enfield) and Another oddball tidbit. Hope I can add to the discussions in the near future. Bob S. - Thanx for the info. The other prevented use of stripper clips needed for loading AndI'm still waiting. in the Spanish American War of 1898. 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 . What does an "A" stamped behind the date on a Springfield 1903. Always wear hearing and eye protection when firing an M1 Garand, 1903 and/or 1903A3 rifle. converted for use as National Match grade rifles. 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. Springfield C Stock with new original G.I. Firearms .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. bayonet rifles were being converted for the knife bayonet, they were SN 45547. kwisatzhaderach101 (777) 100%. You guys could have helped save me the bumps and bruses of being a novice. M14Man: How likely is that barrel to 'hand grenade' from burned steel in the chamber area? Unfortunately, the website appears to be down and it is unclear if this is temporary or permanent. Clearly marked ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, but Rock Island only made rifles Between 1903, when production began, and 1936, Springfield Armory turned out more than one million M1903 rifles with many modifications. The letter C indicates the steel manufacturer, which could have been Crucible, Colonial or Carpenter. The U.S. M1903 and M1903A3 Springfield rifles are the greatest of all U.S. military issue bolt action rifles. I sent all that and never heard a word. or heat treated. Seller: Freedom1234. The fruits of this plant are large and can weigh over one pound. Other than the SA and barrel date, any ideas on the meaning of the other markings? The 03 barrel is smaller in diameter there, in order to fit the rear sight sleeve. The 1903 Springfield's cartridge was also rimless, and in another not-so-astonishing coincidence, featured the same 12mm (.472 inch) rim diameter as the 857. Stock Stamps - WWII 1903a3 serial #3731435 (google.com) You can google Springfield 1903 markings or stamps and get all kinds of info. I did a quick, but not thorough, search and it appears the stock might be a Springfield manufacture. Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine. .30-06 cartridge but holding a .22 caliber short cartridge. 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