Several hundred 1882 Lee Navy Models (M1882 Remington-Lee) were also subjected to trials by the U.S. Army during the 1880s, though the rifle was not formally adopted. The M1903A4 was a relatively accurate rifle with an effective range of about 600 yards (550m). [21] M1903A3 rifles with two-groove 'war emergency' barrels were shipped with a printed notation stating that the reduction in rifling grooves did not affect accuracy. The Navy adopted the Model 1885, and later different style Lee Model 1895 (a 6mm straight pull bolt), which saw service in the Boxer Rebellion.
In response the 1903 Mark I was deployed. The Springfield featured a plethora of impressive features that were state of the art for its time. Had to speak to several people to get it replaced. The rifle's sights were again re-tooled to compensate for the speed and trajectory of the new cartridge. With so many guns rechambered or sporterized by thrifty huntsmen, unmodified 1903a3’s are currently at a premium. They just couldn’t build M-1’s fast enough to give one to everybody on the line.
There is certainly merit in having removable magazines, but the lines of this old beauty would have been ruined. The Pederson device was essentially a modified Springfield bolt that changed the gun into a semi-automatic, magazine-fed pistol-caliber rifle. or some really good gunsmith work? A very solid rifle that would be at home in both the trenches of the Somme or your favorite deer stand.
This new design was accepted, type classified and officially adopted as the United States Rifle, Caliber .30, Model 1903 and entered production in 1903. [8], By the time of U.S. entry into World War I, 843,239 of these rifles had been produced at Springfield Armory and Rock Island Arsenal. The M1903A4 was the U.S. Army's sniper rifle of choice during the Second World War. Hey there, 03 s kinds like old cars. The only difference between receivers was that the model and serial number on the receiver were split on 1903A4 to make room for the Redfield scope mount. The rifle was a magazine-fed clip-loader and could fire at a rate of 20 shots per minute. I guess they did that to keep the upper band from falling off since it’s retaining screw is missing. IIRC. I don’t expect anything from it though, there are probably only 5 other kids that also vote for it. When full the bandoleer weighed about 3 lb 14 oz (1.8 kg). I have almost no complaints about the rifle other than the safety’s location, on the back of the bolt. The U.S. M1903 and M1903A3 “Springfield” rifles are the greatest of all U.S. military issue bolt action rifles. I shot a nilgai in Texas with the Remington. This series of rifles was originally issued to the many proud and selfless Americans that answered freedom’s call during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. To solve this problem, the Ordnance Department commenced double heat treatment of receivers and bolts. I believed him, as it only has 20% blue, but no pitting.
However, the M1903 Springfield remained in service as a standard issue infantry rifle during World War II, since the U.S. entered the war without sufficient M1 rifles to arm all troops.
Nice looking rifle. The 1903A3 is well-balanced and points like an over-under shotgun. The bolts from such rifles were often mixed during rebuilding, and did not necessarily remain with the original receiver. To speed up production output, two-groove rifled barrels were adopted, and steel alloy specifications were relaxed under 'War Emergency Steel' criteria for both rifle actions and barrels. I own 2 beautiful M-1 Garands, and just recently bought a 1903A3 ( which I have not had the privilege to shoot yet. I managed to take 1st place by a narrow margin that was aided in no small part by the Springfield’s inherent accuracy and generous sight radius.
A generation from now there will be a nearly identical article about Mosins. A better test for your impromtu match would have at ranges up to 500 yards. I own 3 1903’s and enjoy them very much. That is when I learned that quality firearms hold their value. The Garands are the sweetest rifles I have ever shot ( right on the money at 100 yards and probably more) from what I’ve read, it would appears I am in for an even sweeter treat with the 03 A3, can wait to fire that “Baby” “Keep your powder dry” and God Bless you and our country. Sears was the place to shop back in the 50s and 60s, Darn shame the way it went down hill.
I have since bought 100’s of thousands of dollars worth of tools, appliances, and other wares and not a single dollar of it went to Sears!
Then you’d need a barrel, stock, sights, etc. Springfield Model 1903 Special Target Rifle Style "S" With Star Gauged Barrel And Factory Letter GI#: 101535123 The barrel date of this rifle is 4-25.
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