[22], World War II saw new production of the Springfield at private manufacturers such as the Remington Arms and Smith-Corona Typewriter companies. Clearance, Springfield 1903. Please look at the images carefully. With a history and tradition of fine gun making behind them, the Manurhin series of Revolvers is truly world-class. The bore of the rifle is 0.30inches (7.62mm) in diameter. They most notably had less power (2.2x vs. 2.75x) and, like the other scopes on the M1903A4, had serious issues with the field of view. 1, was ordered. 319 4 Image (s) Sporterized 1903 Very Nice Gun #: 948040294 Seller: MARC CHA $400.00 Full Details 2 Image (s) Springfield Armory 1903 Gun #: 906195874 Seller: Jays Guns and Accessories GA Sales: 11341 $1,599.99 Full Details More from this Seller 22 Image (s) Sold Out. Product #: 985010A. 1 was in use by the 1st Division. This rifle will ship v, INV. Head to the range this week with American Rifleman staff as they discuss a trim little repeater from Savage Arms that comes chambered for the .22 WMR cartridge. While the U.S. Armys official paper trail for the rifle ends in 1925, Mr. Lynaughs service history gives us the opportunity to fill in some of the gaps in the rifles history during World War I. Springfield began work on creating a rifle that could handle higher loads around the turn of the 20th century. Its travels only serve to amplify its significance and importance as an artifact which gives us a window into the history of the M1903 and the U.S. Army. For our fellow 1903 Springfield collectors, we occasionally have a nice selection of early and late model 1903's for your consideration. Guns Rifles Military Misc. The M1903A3 became one of the primary rifles used by French forces until the end of the war, and was afterwards used in Indochina[34] and by local militia and security forces in French Algeria. Up for sale is a Springfield Model 1903. SN 739160. This page was last edited on 5 March 2023, at 01:35. $750 for a 1903 Springfield with the Pederson cut is a pretty good deal for around here, anyways. rifled musket *SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1901. From visual inspection of the rifle itself, however, we know that six years later, on Oct. 13, 1931, M1903 serial No. It should be noted that this is a typographical error, and that Col. Ramsey is likely referring to Camp Pontanezen in Brest, France. The authors would also like to extend their appreciation to Lori Miller from Red Bird Research, LLC. The M1903 Springfield, officially the United States Rifle, Caliber .30-06, Model 1903, is an American five-round magazine-fed, bolt-action service repeating rifle, used primarily during the first half of the 20th century. Col. Schull requested that that U.S. Rifle No. As a result of damage caused by the fire No. Description. It has a 24-inch barrel. "Rare Springfield 1903 NRA .30-06 (R26941), SPRINGFIELD 1903 22 HOFFER-THOMPSON GALLERY RIFLE, Custom Springfield Armory 1903 Action .257 Roberts Caliber Sporting Rifle S/N 288595XX, "Custom NRA 1903 Springfield Rifle 30-06 (R32369), Springfield Custom Rifle 30.06 Caliber Bolt Action, "Beautiful Kornbrath Engraved R. G. Owen Springfield 1903 Bot Action Rifle (R28700), "Springfield 1903A1 National Match .30-06 (R25402). [35] Large numbers of M1903 rifles were sent to China. We pick up the trail again on Oct. 31, 1919, when Col. N. F. Ramsey at Camp Pontanesen wrote to the Chief of Ordnance for the AEF to inform him of the discovery of M1903 No. Taken in natural sunlight; unworn, original finish (hopefully) appears to be a dark, smooth charcoal grey. [14] Despite documented evidence indicating some early rifles were improperly forged, actual cases of failure were very rare. I could not find the serial number listed in the Springfield Research Service serial numbers guides I have. [citation needed] Other advancements had made it clear that the Army needed a replacement. Single heat treat receiver, not safe to shoot, sold as a collectible only. From there Mr. Lynaugh told the Springfield Daily News he sailed to Europe on the Queen of Italy and arrived in France with his M1903 rifle. Bore is excellent. SN 633006. The metal finish will be a dark blue and the outward surfaces of most parts will have a polished blue appearance where possible (Removal of pitting is not included). 24" S-C Barrel dated 10/43 12 3/4" LOP 8lbs 2oz Mfg. This new design was accepted, type classified and officially adopted as the United States Rifle, Caliber .30, Model 1903 and entered production in 1903. *1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. This "short rifle" also eliminated the need of a shorter carbine for mounted troops or cavalry. Criterion 1903 barrels are often found in the hands of top CMP Games and National Match competitors. (Archival Research Group). Bore is bright with plenty of rifling. The guns were developed in the 1960s by Robert Mainhardt and Art Biehl through their joint company MB Associates. Bore is excellent. The Mark I has a cut on the left hand side of the receiver meant to act as an ejection port for the Pedersen device, a modified sear and cutoff to operate the Pedersen device; a specialized insert that replaced the bolt and allowed the user to fire .30 caliber pistol cartridges semi-automatically from a 40-round detachable magazine. *1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. 2700 yard rear barrel sight, two bolt stock. The Mark 1 is similar to the original 1903 with the exception that it was cut to accept the Pederson Device. As you observed, it broke short off as soon as hit with even moderate violence. A SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1903 MARK I rifle is currently worth an average price of $990.96 used . SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 MILITARY RIFLES These were produced from 1907 to 1945. The Mark 1 denotes that this rifle was compatible with the secret Pedersen Device, a secret weapon that converted the 1903 to a semi-auto pistol caliber rifle. . The very early rifles are almost indistinguishable from 1919-made Rock Island rifles. Following then-current trends in service rifles, the barrel was shortened to 24 inches after it was discovered that a longer barrel offered no appreciable ballistic advantage, and the shorter barrel was lighter and easier to handle. The magazine has a black parkerized finish. This Springfield Armory U.S. Model 1903 Mark 1 is a right-hand bolt-action U.S. Military rifle in .30-06 Springfield. SN 451520. 5, the final Mauser M92 prototype in the U.S. Army rifle trials of 1892. NICE SOLID WOOD WITH NO C, U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1903 .30-06 Caliber Bolt Action MILITARY Rifle C&R Infantry Rifle Made at the Springfield Armory Here we present a C&R U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action I, This Springfield Armory U.S. Model 1903 is a right-hand bolt-action U.S. Military rifle in .30-06 Springfield. *1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. Indeed the Springfield Armory retains a number of serial No. There is a bit of a mantra well known to collectors: if this rifle could talk, the story it could tell. It is obvious that No. This lot of miscellaneous leather accoutrements consists of one Civil War 58 Cal. . 226 Williams Ln. Cal 30-06. *1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. This rifle will ship via FedEx Ground to the lower 48 for, Another great item from Gainesville Pawn! RARE,U.S. HOFFER-THOMPSON MDL. This is a very nice Springfield Model 1922 M1I Training Rifle. From an examination of Muster Rolls we know that by June 1918, he had been promoted to sergeant when he transferred from the 49th Infantrys E Company to the regiments Headquarters Company. SET OF 5. SN 1310579. A feature inherent to the M1903 and not found on the Mauser M98 is the cocking piece, a conspicuous knob at the rear of the bolt, allowing the rifle's striker to be released without dry firing, or to cock the rifle if necessary, for example to attempt a second strike on a round that failed to fire. Springfield Model 1903 Mark 1 - .30-06 SPRG $ 999.00 For sale is a Springfield Model 1903 bolt-action rifle in .30-06 SPRG. U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1922 MILITARY M2 BOLT ACTION RIFLE , SER# 7167, CALIBER 22LR . This case displays a disassembled Model 1903 Rifle. This one made in 1939. Springfield Model 1903 (M1903) Bolt-Action Service Rifle / Sniper Rifle [ 1903 ] . Toward the end of the war, Springfield turned out the Model 1903 Mark I. Beginning in late 1943 a lighter gray-green parkerizing finish was used. PISTOL BALL CARTRIDGES MODEL OF 1918", specifically for the Pedersen Device, (5) two canvas magazine pouches, both marked "R.I.A./7-19", (6) a canvas bolt carrier pouch marked "R.I.A./1919" (designed to carry the 1903 bolt when the Pedersen device is installed), (7) a 1918 canvass belt marked "LONG 6-18", 8) a 1905E1 bayonet and scabbard marked SA/1918 and a WWI canteen and cover, and 9) a desirable reproduction combination installation /disassembly tool. Thank you. Temperature control during forging was improved prior to Mark I production. Remington began production of the M1903 in September 1941, at serial number 3,000,000, using old tooling from the Rock Island Arsenal which had been in storage since 1919. This rifle is in good condition overall. Included in the listing is the pictured Enfield No. Serial number- 1168952. Lynaughs service history and confirm his accounts detailed in his interview which proved invaluable. .22. Model: 1903 Mark I Serial Number: 1079311 Year of Manufacture: 1919 (page 374 of Joe Poyer's book, The M1903 Springfield Rifle and its Variations, 3rd Edition). Barrel has the Flameing Bomb and the date 4-42. However, the values listed are based on ??? The Navy adopted the M1885, and later different style Lee M1895 (a 6mm straight pull bolt), which saw service in the Boxer Rebellion. Most, if not all, World War II .30-06 ammunition used a corrosive primer which left corrosive salts in the barrel. Barrel is star gauged and dated 1937. *1903 SPRINGFIELD SNIPER RIFLE. The most noticeable visual difference in the M1903A3 was the replacement of the barrel-mounted rear sight with a smaller, simpler aperture rear sight mounted on the rear of the receiver which was designed by Remington;[24] it was primarily adopted in order to speed familiarization by soldiers already trained on the M1 Garand, which had a similar sighting system. By some accounts, the M1903A4 was inadequate as a sniper rifle. Up for sale is a Springfield Armory Model 1903. YEAR. What stamping numbers should I be looking for other than the barrel stamping date, serial number, and bolt stamping? i would love to post pics but i do not have the gun in my possesion. 1 had been discovered at Camp Pontanezen in Brest, France (Archival Research Group). Let us know what you found when you examine the rifle. sfn error: no target: CITEREFThompson2013 (, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Captured US firearms in Axis use in World War II, List of U.S. Army weapons by supply catalog designation, "The 1903 Springfield Rifle Warfare History Network", "Second Deficiency Appropriation Bill for 1939", "SPRINGFIELD ARMORY US MODEL 1903 RIFLE SERIAL NUMBER RANGES", "Operation Requirements for An Infantry Hand Weapon", Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken Aktien-Gesellschaft, "Battlefield tack driver: the model 1903 Springfield in WWI", TM9 1270 Ordnance Maintenance US Rifles Cal 30 M1903 M1903A1 M1903A3 and M1903A4, "The National guard in the great war, 19141918", "The Allied Sniper Rifles of WWII (Video)", "Ethiopian military rifle cartridges: Part 2: from Mauser to Kalashnikov", "Military rifle cartridges of Haiti. Our thanks also to the Friends of the Springfield Armory NHS for the use of some of their photographs. It was made in 1926. The "U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1903," better-known as the M1903 Springfield, has become one of the most popular U.S. military small arms to collect. Springfield 1903 Upper Handguard $ 49.95. "Serial number 1269046. Higher serial numbers are said to be "double-heat-treated".[15]. When the leaf is raised its range slider can be adjusted to a maximum range of 2,850yd (2,606m). S/N 1.172.9XX with barrel date 2-20. Starting at $375. The canvas ammunition belt and canteen are fine showing wear and use overall, and the magazine pouches and bolt carrier are like new. Comes with a vintage scope. Reading a bit about the rifle it's been said that some early models can't be fired? Includes a surplus sling as well! Our Price: $14.99. This corresponds with the ship Lynaugh mentioned in his interview with the Springfield Daily News. My M1903 Mark I is nearly black in color, with a green touch. REDUCED!! It also remained in service as a sniper rifle during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. M1903 with Scant Stock - The closest thing to a pistol grip stock that could be made using the older stock blanks. The 1903 adoption of the M1903 was preceded by nearly 30 years of struggle and politics, using lessons learned from the recently adopted KragJrgensen and contemporary German Mauser Gewehr 98 bolt-action rifles. This device was a magazine of sorts, that . Aside from these there are some other civilian versions, experimental versions, and other miscellaneous types. Sorry, they're all of a different date and therefore with different backgrounds. Hopefully I'm adding something useful by posting photos of my Mark I receiver. The stock and handguard are both fine with a nice dark brown matching color overall showing minor handling marks and light wear on the finger grooves from use and handling. Perhaps a clue is in the words machine-made, Springfield had early teething problems getting the M1903 into mass production, it is possible that number 55 was the first rifle to be made using entirely machine processes. Springfield 1903A3 Trigger Guard Magazine Housing $ 30.00. The retooling was almost complete when it was decided another change would be made. 1 that the rifle found its way to a unit with the 1st Division. Springfield 1903 Mark I (Revisited in 4K) Tenacious Trilobite 207K subscribers Subscribe 50K views 3 weeks ago Original Springfield M1903 Mark I made at Springfield in late 1918 and. SN 104750. The US Army Military Police (MP) and the US Navy Shore Patrol also used M1903s and M1903A3s throughout the war. T.C. The round itself was based on the .30-03, but rather than a 220-grain (14g) round-tip bullet fired at 2,300ft/s (700m/s), it had a 150-grain (9.7g) pointed bullet fired at 2,800ft/s (850m/s); the case neck was a fraction of an inch shorter as well. Click on the results to view more details This new sightline also lengthened the sight radius.[40]. rifle is a 1903 Springfield Armory. It has a 24-inch barrel. *SPRINGFIELD CUSTOM BOLT ACTION RIFLE. The first floor was reserved for drafting and modeling quarters, while the second and third floors were reserved for the museums displays. Only a slight olive tinge appears in the closeup photo on the upper edge. The M1903A4 was a relatively accurate rifle with an effective range of about 600 yards (550m). [20], The Federal Bureau of Investigation acquired some M1903 rifles configured like National Rifle Association sporter models in response to the 1933 Kansas City Massacre. Model: SPRINGFIELD 1903, 1903A1, 1903A4. 30-06 Bolt Action Rifle. A bayonet can be attached; the M1905 bayonet blade is 16in (406mm) long and weighs 1lb (0.45kg). The images will illustrate this rifle much better than I can describe. 10:42 PM. Bolo is 1910 dated with Springfield markings and flaming bomb. This gun is chambered in 30-06. *1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. 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. *1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. Comes with 1913 dated M1905 bayonet & scabbard. [28], The M1903 and the M1903A3 rifles were used in combat alongside the M1 Garand by the US military during World War II and saw extensive use and action in the hands of US troops in Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific. It is also important to note that Dickson informs Phipps that one of the rifles, probably serial No. Bids. We know from examining the rifle that No. EXCELLENT BRIGHT BORE, METAL SHOWS A NOICE PARKERIZED FINISH. Costa Rica troops were equipped with Springfields during the Coto War and some rifles were captured by the opposing Panamanians. The Pedersen device is good condition with traces of a dark black finish showing light pitting overall, except for the cocking device on top, which retains no finish and the end cap, which retains 90% of a dark parkerized finish. 1 and No. In 1974, Wayne Phaneuf, a journalist with the Springfield Daily News, interviewed a World War I veteran at Springfield Armory Museum who claimed M1903 serial No. There were four main variants given official nomenclature, though there are a number of important sub-variants: There are two main other types, various training types, and competition versions such as the National Match types. The story of the first M1903 produced by Springfield Armory is a little different and it is a mystery as to how it entered the U.S. Armys inventory for issue.Some Technical Information on Springfield Armorys Serial No. Bayonet. The Mark I was made at the end of WW1 and modified from the typical model 1903 by having a cutout on the left side of the receiver, so that the rifle could be modified with a Pederson device. US Springfield model 1903. Barrel does have the SA with a date (can't remember) and the flaming bomb. *1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. 1 was one of the many items on display at the museum to fall victim to a devastating fire. SPORTER ***SALE PENDING***, Mauser Model of 1908 German 1944 | $Reduced, WW2 EARLY PRODUCTION REMINGTON U.S. MODEL 03-A3 BOLT ACTION .30-06 CAL. A specific model of the 1903 Springfield rifle was made for the Pedersen Device called the Mark 1. 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CALIBER 30-06. The butt stock is a smooth grip hardwood straight grip with a storage compartment that includes spare bolt parts. It is difficult to trace either Lynaugh or his rifles movements any further, we do not know if made it to the front after his training at the Signal School or if No. It is a Mauser-style turnbolt action with a 24 barrel, 5-round staggered-column box magazine contained within the stock, and straight-grip single-piece stock.It fired the new high-velocity .30-'06 caliber cartridge which would become the standard US rifle and machine-gun round . Due to the duration of its service, there is also a range of smaller differences among ones from different periods and manufacturers. In the cablegram mentioned above written by Col. Ramsey in 1919, it states that M1903 serial No. Description Serial. By January 1905, over 80,000 of these rifles had been produced at the federally-owned Springfield Armory. Cal 30-06. Many represent great value, and some, such as the author's, are incredibly accurate. By the time of the 1916 Pancho Villa Expedition, the M1903 was the standard issue service rifle of US forces. This suggests that Lynaughs recollections are accurate and that M1903 serial No. I will take some pictures. After the Korean War, active service (as opposed to drill) use of the M1903 was rare. bore. Consulting with the First Division Museum, located in Wheaton, Ill., they have advised that they have no record of a Frank C. Lynaugh in their muster rolls for personnel serving in the AEF during World War I. Presented for sale, you will find a Yugoslavian M24/47 Mauser-Pattern rifle. A huge number of American soldiers passed through Camp Potanezen, built just a few miles from the port of Brest, through which nearly 800,000 troops arrived in France. Several hundred M1882 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. What stampings should I be looking for to confirm this is an original rifle? What should the discerning collector look for in a potential buy? 1944 Metal is in excellent condition, with minor scratches, dings and rubs. The M1903 Springfield rifle represented leapfrog technology. While Mr. Lynaughs accounts do not entirely match up with the paperwork attributed to the rifle, a number of elements of his recollections have been confirmed by our research.
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