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M1903 Rifle
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Credit Card & Other Types Of Orders To use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover, choose CHECK OUT WITH PAYPAL at the payment screen! Rifle, U.S. Cal .30, M1903A3: Diagrams & Pictures First Edition - Nearly two years in the making, this massive 8-1/2" X 14" publication is 222 pages long and contains everything from the blueprint final specifications to materials used in the manufacturing of individual components, heat treatment of the materials, and final protective finishes used. The book is divided up into the: (1) various sectional, plan, and longitudinal views, (2) stock and barrel guard assembly drawings, (3) barrel and receiver drawings, (4) magazine and trigger group drawings, (5) front sight group drawings, (6) rear sight and cut-off group drawings, (7) bolt group drawings, (8) butt plate and swivel group drawings, (9) both cotton and synthetic gun sling drawings, and (10) material, heat treatment, and protective finish drawings for the entire M1903 Series rifles. Additionally, a drawing breakdown, alphabetical index, drawing number index, and blueprint conversion numbering system table are all included. "Click" HERE to see the COVER PAGE of the book. "Click" HERE to see the TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 and HERE to see the TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 2. "Click" HERE to see and blueprint sample of the BUTT PLATE BASE and HERE to see a MAGAZINE & TRIGGER GROUP DRAWING SAMPLE from Chapter 4 of this massive publication. This book can be placed on the shelf in your workshop for easy reference - it's basic dimensions are 8-1/2" X 14". The book also opens and lays flat, so you can work on your rifle and observe your manual simultaneously. IMPORTANT: This book is designed and published for those individuals looking at the technical and manufacturing aspects of the M1903A3 rifle - from individual part, to part group assembly, to material heat treatment and finish. 
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RIFLE,
U.S. CAL .30, M1903A3: DIAGRAMS & PICTURES FIRST EDITION COVER PAGE
Item Name: Rifle, U.S. Cal .30, M1903A3: Diagrams & Pictures First Edition Price: $50.00 
Overhaul, Repair, and
Repackaging Procedure For Rifle, U.S. Caliber .30, M1903, M1903A1, and M1903A3
Exhibit A Dated 22 January 1945 - This World War II written procedure
assures that Caliber .30, M1903 rifles submitted for overhaul and repair are
placed in a condition approximating a "new rifle quality" with respect to
functioning. The exhibit requires a good appearance rifle, consistent
finish, careful inspection of all parts, and points out when parts can be
interchanged or should be modified and / or discarded. There is excellent
documentation in this 11 page written procedure, including what rifles are
acceptable (giving serial numbers) for both Rock Island and Springfield
Arsenals. HERE
is a sample of PAGE 3,
showing the written procedure for the rifle bolt. This is a stapled 11
page pamphlet.
Item Name: Overhaul, Repair, and Repackaging Procedure For Rifle, U.S. Caliber .30, M1903, M1903A1, and M1903A3 Exhibit A Price: $5.00
M1903 Cal. .30 Rifle Lessons, Questions and Answers, Dated 1 January 1942, Fort Sill, Oklahoma Basic Individual Training On The M1903 Springfield Rifle - 20 page stapled manual covering seven major lesson plans. The lesson plans are: Description & Characteristics; Care and Cleaning; Functioning and Safety Precautions; Sighting and Aiming; Positions, Trigger Squeeze, Breathing, Calling the Shot, Rapid Fire; Effect of Wind, Sight Changes, Use of Scorecard; and Range and Pit Practice. There are no pictures. This pamphlet has a couple hundred questions and answers that people who were being trained to use this rifle needed to know. To me, this pamphlet appears to be still valid in teaching firearms safety using the M1903 Series today.
Item Name: M1903 Cal. .30 Rifle Lessons, Questions and Answers, Dated 1 January 1942 Price: $5.00 Procedure and Methods of Overhauling, Inspecting, and Testing for U.S. Rifle Cal. .30 M1903 - M1903A1, Dated October 1937 - approximately 55 pages of information dealing with - you guessed it - overhauling, inspecting, and testing of the M1903 and M1903A1 rifle. The manual also addresses reconditioning parts and refinishing the rifle, proof firing, ballistics, stamping, greasing, and record-keeping. Here are a few pages from the manual, including: (1) the FRONT PAGE, (2) the TABLE OF CONTENTS, and one of the five plates found in this book, PLATE-4. The paper is 24# bright white (102+) with the book being plastic wire bound. This book can be placed on the shelf in your workshop for easy reference. The book also opens and lays flat, so you can work on your rifle and observe your manual simultaneously. The book size is 8.5" X 11".
"Click" HERE to see Procedure and Methods of Overhauling, Inspecting, and Testing for U.S. Rifle Cal. .30 M1903 - M1903A1, Dated October 1937
Item Name: Procedure and Methods of Overhauling, Inspecting, and Testing for U.S. Rifle Cal. .30 M1903 - M1903A1, Dated October 1937 Price: $13.50 List of All Parts of Rifle, U.S., Cal. .30, M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3 and M1903A4 (Sniper's) SNL B-3 2 December 1943 - Simply put, this is a breakdown of all parts that make up the M1903 Series of rifles. There are a number of figures, Stock Numbers, Drawing Numbers, and actual Nomenclature for the particular part in question. The quantity per rifle is also stated. This booklet is a stapled 36 page manual printed on 24 lbs 8-1/2 X 11 sized paper. Here are three samples of the quality of the print: (1) SNL B-3 1943 Dec 2 Page 1, (2) SNL B-3 1943 Dec 2 Page 2, and (3) SNL B-3 1943 Page 28.
"Click" HERE to see List of All Parts of Rifle, U.S., Cal. .30, M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3 and M1903A4 (Sniper's) SNL B-3 2 December 1943
Item Name: List of All Parts of Rifle, U.S., Cal. .30, M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3 and M1903A4 (Sniper's) SNL B-3 2 December 1943 Price: $13.50 NOTE: The below thumbnails show the described cover pages. "Clicking" the thumbnail will expand the picture to full size (JPEG format).
U.S. Rifle, Cal. .30, M1903A4 (Sniper's) Characteristics and Operations; and Use of Telescopic Sight, TM 9-270 (28 September 1943) - 34 pages of information concerning the Weaver Telescopic Sight No. 330 C, and mount base attached to U.S. Rifle, Cal. .30, M1903A4. The paper is 24# bright white (102+) with the book being plastic wire bound. This book can be placed on the shelf in your workshop for easy reference. The book also opens and lays flat, so you can work on your rifle and observe your manual simultaneously. The book size is 8.5" X 11". The cover and back of the manual are 19mil polypropylene - the front cover is a smoke white semi-clear color. Here is a sample page - "click" HERE to see Page 08 of TM 9-270.
Item Name: U.S. Rifle, Cal. .30, M1903A4 (Sniper's) Characteristics and Operations; and Use of Telescopic Sight, TM 9-270 Price: $7.50
Combined M1903A1 & M1903A3 "Refurbished" BASE SHOP DATA Manual - This 88 page manual includes the BASE SHOP DATA for the M1903A1 & M1903A3 in full page 8-1/2" X 11" size. The cover and back of the manual are 19mil polypropylene with a clear 10mil divider in between the M1903A1 & M1903A3 sections. The paper is 24# bright white (102+) with the book being plastic wire bound. This book can be placed on the shelf in your workshop for easy reference. The book also opens and lays flat, so you can work on your rifle and observe your manual simultaneously.
Item Name: Combined M1903A1 & M1903A3 "Refurbished" BASE SHOP DATA Manual Price: $13.50
Operator's and Organizational Maintenance Manual Including Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists, Rifle, Caliber .30, M1903A4 (Sniper's) W/E (TM 9-1005-205-12) - This 44 page manual includes operating instructions, organizational maintenance, maintenance allocation, parts, and special tool lists for the M1903A4 sniper rifle. The paper is 24# bright white (102+) with the book being plastic wire bound. This book can be placed on the shelf in your workshop for easy reference. The book also opens and lays flat, so you can work on your rifle and observe your manual simultaneously.
Item Name: Operator's and Organizational Maintenance Manual Including Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists, Rifle, Caliber .30, M1903A4 (Sniper's) W/E (TM 9-1005-205-12) Price: $8.00
Direct Support and General Support Maintenance Manual Including Repair Parts and Special Tools List (Including Depot Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tools) for Rifle, Caliber .30, M1903A4 (Sniper's) W/E (TM 9-1005-205-34) - A exceptionally clean and nicely restored technical manual. This 44 page manual includes photos, repair parts tables, breakdown / exploded view diagrams of the various rifle groups (magazine, barrel & receiver, stock, bolt, telescope, etc.), troubleshooting guidance, FSN / part number crossover, cleaning / lubrication, etc. for the M1903A4 sniper rifle. The paper is 24# bright white (102+) with the book being plastic wire bound. This book can be placed on the shelf in your workshop for easy reference. The book also opens and lays flat, so you can work on your rifle and observe your manual simultaneously.
Item Name: Direct Support and General Support Maintenance Manual Including Repair Parts and Special Tools List (Including Depot Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tools) for Rifle, Caliber .30, M1903A4 (Sniper's) W/E (TM 9-1005-205-34) Price: $8.00
ORD 7 SNL B-3 15 November 1944 Organizational Spare Parts and Equipment for Rifle, U.S., Cal. .30, M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3, and M1903A4 (Snipers) - Listing includes accessories, tools, sighting equipment, applicable cleaning and preserving materials, and articles for instructional purposes. Basically put, you get a spare parts listing of the nomenclature, part number, and federal stock number of the parts that make up the M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3, and M1903A4 (Snipers) rifles. There are also pictures of the various rifles, bayonets, and spare parts. This is a stapled pamphlet consisting of 20 pages. The paper is 24# bright white (102+).
Item Name: ORD 7 SNL B-3 15 November 1944 Organizational Spare Parts and Equipment for Rifle, U.S., Cal. .30, M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3, and M1903A4 (Snipers) Price: $7.00
ORD 8 SNL B-3 30 October 1956 Field and Depot Maintenance Allowances for Rifle, U.S., Cal. .30, M1903A3, M1903A3 (National Match), and M1903A4 (Sniper's) - List of estimated quantities of component parts and equipment authorized for maintenance and rebuild of the M1903A3, M1903AA3 (National Match), and M1903A4 (Sniper's). Also, lists items which are authorized for maintenance by depot maintenance units. Basically put, you get a maintenance parts listing of the nomenclature, part number, and federal stock number of the parts used to repair the M1903A3, M1903AA3 (National Match), and M1903A4 (Sniper's). This is a stapled pamphlet consisting of 12 pages (2 pictures - O3A3 & O3A4 rifles). The paper is 24# bright white (102+).
Item Name: ORD 8 SNL B-3 30 October 1956 Field and Depot Maintenance Allowances for Rifle, U.S., Cal. .30, M1903A3, M1903A3 (National Match), and M1903A4 (Sniper's) Price: $6.00
SNL B-3 Addendum for Rifle, U.S., Cal. .30, M1903, M1903A1 and M1903A3 - List of maintenance parts and equipment required for the M1903, M1903A1 and M1903A3. Includes accessories for the rifles, company accessories, and instructional material listings. This seems to be a rather unusual SNL - numbered as an "addendum". Excellent diagrams and nomenclature describing the major groups of the above mentioned three versions of rifle. This is a 26 page stapled pamphlet. More then half of the pamphlet is pictures of each type of rifle, parts nomenclature, and accessories. All pictures are clear and very readable. This is a stapled pamphlet consisting of 26 pages. The paper is 24# bright white (102+).
Item Name: SNL B-3 Addendum for Rifle, U.S., Cal. .30, M1903, M1903A1 and M1903A3 dated 01 January 1943 Price: $7.00
Ordnance Department Instructions for Ordnance Maintenance Companies Rifles and Accessories (TR 410-100 dated 24 July 1925) for M1917 and M1903 Rifles - A rather amazing pamphlet that covers inspection, maintenance, tools, basic gauging requirements, bore gauging, basic inspection of bayonets, and ordnance spare parts for the M1903 and M1917 Caliber .30 rifles. There is only one page of drawings in this document, but what is written deals with detailed information an armorer would need to inspect and repair these two rifles. This pamphlet is 22 pages in length. The paper is 24# bright white (102+) and the pamphlet is stapled together.
Item Name: Ordnance Department Instructions for Ordnance Maintenance Companies Rifles and Accessories for M1917 and M1903 Rifles Price: $5.00
Rifle, U.S., Cal. .30, M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3, and M1903A4 (Sniper's) ORD 9 SNL B-3 Dated 20 May 1944 - List of all parts (with diagrams) of the M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3, and M1903A4 Series of rifles - includes Change 1 (11 August 1944). A complete breakout of all parts for each series of the M1903. Includes a breakout of parts for the M1903 National Match (1935) rifle. This pamphlet is 36 pages in length. The paper is 24# bright white (102+) and the pamphlet is stapled together. Here is a sample of one of the pages showing the M1903A1 Front Sight Group: Page 24 - Figure 6, Front Sight Group, M1903A1 Rifle. If you're looking for a parts breakout with pictures for the various series of M1903 rifles, this is the manual.
Item Name: Rifle, U.S., Cal. .30, M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3, and M1903A4 (Sniper's) ORD 9 SNL B-3 Dated 20 May 1944 Price: $6.00
Navy Bureau of Ordnance Section Cal. .30 U.S. Rifle M1903, M1903A1 and M1903A3 - Contains component breakdown tables with assemblies, sub-assemblies, item numbers, parts lists, stock numbers, drawing numbers, nomenclature, etc. Has pictures, general characteristics, Cal. .30 cartridge information on tracer, ball, and armor piercing ammunition, special tools, inspection tools and a numerical army stock number index. This manual is 10 pages long. There is more information about the M1903 series rifles in 10 pages then any 60 plus page SNL I've ever seen. This pamphlet is "clear as a bell", with everything being completely readable. The paper is 24# bright white (102+) and the pamphlet is stapled together.
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Item Name: M1903A1 General Specifications Price: $13.00 The following 17" X 22" and 24" X 31" Color M1903A1 Springfield Army Map Service Lithograph reproductions are available. Note: If you desire a specific size poster or particular type of paper (e.g., photo paper for photo framing) please contact Nicolaus Associates for an appropriate quote. Email us at: themerc@windstream.net or call us at: (706) 367-1257.
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