What is the best book about the variations of the 1903 springfield. The m1903 springfield rifle weapon book 23 english edition. The m1903 springfield, formally the united states rifle, caliber. Published by kingrichardson company, springfield, ma 1902. Model 1903 springfield rifles manufactured by springfield armory with serial numbers of 810,000 or lower or by rock island arsenal with serial numbers of 285,506 or lower may not be used in any cmpsanctioned competition. Massachusetts, as well as approximately one dozen books illustrated by. Eighth edition 1903, the dumpy books for children, no 4, small format, 125 x 80 mm, 5 x 3. The m1903 springfield rifle weapon book 23 english edition ebook. With the extreme popularity of the springfield 1903 rifles through the years a fascination closely akin to an auto buffs love for classic cars this book is a. The springfield 1903 rifles the illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models of appendages, and accessories modern radio production. Armys previous standard infantry rifle, the danish. Best book on the 1903 springfield archive cmp forums. Springfield massachusetts archives page 56 of 91 lost new.
Down east books springfield 1903 rifles brownells deutschland. The miltech 1903 springfield comes equipped with a brand new barrel, a new bolt, a new ejector and extractor, a new firing pin and sear, a new walnut stock and a calibrated, tight rear sight to insure the extreme accuracy that these rifles are famous for. I have a used 1903 customized springfield that still has the magazine cut off. The second edition, corrected, illustrated with seven new and improved maps. Im interested in buying a book about 1903 s and 03a3s. An excellent book, with a multitude of topics, and details. The model 1903 springfield rifle and its variations, 4th. Model 1903 boltaction rifle, which was built at springfield armory and rock island arsenal under a license from mauser, replaced the kragjorgensen as the armys new standard rifle. There were some intermittent and isolated problems with brittle receivers in springfield armory serial numbers up to 800,000 and rock island arsenal serial numbers up to about 285,000 which ended with 1918 production. Several versions of the 1903 springfield were used as sniper rifles, the most common of which was the 1903a4. Jan 20, 2020 the house at 62 school street in springfield, around 19381939. Id like to round off the back of the follower, like on a mauser magazine so i can run the bolt over it. Anyone have an opinion on the best book for what i am looking for. The barrel must bear on the stock at the foreend tip, called the barrel bed in the tech manual its called that for a reason.
First thing to check is to see if there is a any damage at the muzzle. The spanishamerican war proved the superiority of the germandesigned mauser, and the. In modern usage, the term springfield rifle most commonly refers to the springfield model 1903 for its. Springfield model 1903 bolt action rifle nra museums. Also, the 1903 rifle is succeptible to barrel pressure on the stock at the muzzle. This book is a complete compilation and discussion of all variations of this famous rifle. The springfield 1903 rifles the illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models of appendages, and accessories ebooks free created date 102016 2. The term springfield rifle may refer to any one of several types of small arms produced by the springfield armory in springfield, massachusetts. Springfield massachusetts archives page 3 of 92 lost new. Image courtesy of the springfield preservation trust. Springfield armoury and rock island armoury were the only manufacturers of the 1903.
So, i returned it and am considering another even more expensive book on the springfield m1903. It is an excellent book for anyone collecting 1903 springfield rifles, and covers almost every aspect of the design, manufacture, and distribution of the 1903 springfield. It is an excellent book for anyone collecting 1903 springfield rifles, and covers almost every aspect of the design, manufacture, and distribution of the 1903. Feb 01, 20 the m1903 springfield was for many years considered the best boltaction military rifle ever made. The springfield model 1903 rifle was developed at the springfield national armory in massachusetts between 1900 and 1903 in order to provide a magazine. The illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models of. There are a few things that can cause poor accuracy in a 1903 rifle.
Looks as though this would have been manufactured in early 1906 i think. An illustrated guide to the 03 springfield service rifle 9781931464154. The story of little black sambo is a childrens book written and illustrated by scottishborn author helen bannerman for. If you add new ones, please try to find editions that are not modern scanned ones with boring covers. The first photo shows a modest greek revivalstyle house that once stood here on the west side of school street, just north of the corner of union street. The book of rifles 1948 by the telegraph press, harrisburg, penn. An illustrated guide to the 03 springfield service rifle by bruce n. First is a springfield armory 1903, serial 1494xxx. The springfield 1903 rifles the illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models of appendages, and accessories 9780811708722 by usar, william s. Edward abbott, editor of the literary world, 18771888 and 18951903. She also wrote a poem, the old house, which was published in 1907 in the poets and poetry of springfield in massachusetts. Field artillery with the other arms, its employment, illustrated from military history, and its rearmament with quick firing guns. The springfield 1903 rifles the illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models of appendages, and accessories lt. It is not, however all inclusive, and several areas were covered in much more detail than others.
Canfield and the 03 springfield rifles era by clark s. Model 1903 and model 1903 a3 springfield rifles, except that caliber. The illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models of due to covid19, orders may be delayed. It saw service through most of the first half of the twentieth century, and was replaced in 1936 by the fasterfiring semiautomatic m1 garand. Looked like a regular 1903 but someone had attached a 20 round extended magazine. The m1903 springfield rifle and its variations by joe poyer a collector of the 1903 springfield and 1903a3a4 military issue rifles might find other books more useful than i do. On the left side of the stock between the trigger guard and the bolt are 2 groupingss of three initials. The springfield 1903 rifles the illustrated, documented. This book is an update to bruce canfields previous 03 springfield 1989 and is, in my opinion the most helpful for those just developing an interest in the u.
Foi a arma padrao do exercito americano durante a primeira guerra mundial, sempre muito apreciado por sua precisao. Diana korzenik collection of art education ephemera and books. Ive done it to plenty of mausers but have no 1903 experience doing this. This is the early style post 1910 style hand guard used on the springfield, rock island and the later remington model 1903 rifles. Question i have a springfield model 1903, sn 212576.
Original 1903 striker new condition order a pack of 10 at a discount and they come in the original unopened packaging. What is the approximate value of a springfield 1903 rifle. I would like it to cover the history, variations and identification of proof marks, cartouches, etc. It first appeared in 1943 and carried a weaver 330 scope, mounted on a drilled and tapped redfield base that was created specifically for the gun. Illustrated with specially commissioned color artwork and drawing upon. Brophy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. He worked for the worthy paper company association in west springfield, massachusetts. Authors selling books is an authors group in western mass that meets monthly to discuss book selling opportunities and take. The springfield 1903 rifles the illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models of appendages, and accessories hardcover may 1, 1985 by william s. If the crown is badly dinged, that will need to be cleaned up. The springfield 1903 rifle military designation united states rifle, caliber. Oct 12, 2014 just trying to get a solid trade value three 1903 rifles.
In addition, many surplus 03s have simply been sporterized into hunting rifles by shortening the forend, removing the top wood and other simple changes. The model 1903 springfield in various guises continued to serve the us military for another 50odd years following the great war, ending its illustrious career in the early years of the vietnam war as a sniper rifle. The illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models of appendages, and accessories by william s. M1 garand, m1 carbine, 1903 springfield, miltech firearms. Dec 03, 20 the model 1903 springfield rifle and its variations, is the fifteenth book in the north cape publication s for collectors only series for beginning and advanced firearm s collectors and the twentythird book on their list. An illustrated guide to the 03 springfield service rifle. After looking at the replies and doing a bit of shopping, i decided on canfields an illustrated guide to the 03 springfield service rifle. Springfield 1903a3 miltech restoration excellent condition, with sling, stripper clips, sight hoods and instructions for cleanin for sale by legendary guns on gunsamerica 994354458. The illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models, appendages, and accessories william s. This one has the wider sight clearance cut and the larger windage wheel cut. Lets talk about springfield m1903 sights and accuracy the. The model 1903 in each of its various forms is one of the most accurate and celebrated rifles in american history. The best place to ask is on the springfield forum at mind you, there werent many subcontractors or variations.
The book was an instant success, running to four editions in its first year. He has previously had over 30 books published including great. Published by university of california libraries 1903. Collecting the story of little black sambo by bannerman, helen. Best books of 1903 books meet your next favorite book. Springfield republican, springfield, massachusetts, 28. However, note how far forward the rear sight is located, which many found difficult to use under combat conditions. The springfield 1903 rifles the illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models of appendages, and accessories by brophy, william s. Model 1903 service rifle was made from 1903 to about 192930 by the government owned springfield armory and rock island arsenal. Oct 31, 2016 warner was an author who wrote a chronicle of ancient chestnut street, a short book that gives historical accounts of the old houses on chestnut street, including rose cottage. Brophy, william, the springfield 1903 rifles, stackpole books 1985, p.
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