The illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models of. 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. Over a certain age, you really need optics to shoot well, but the 1903 springfield. About massachusetts city directories this database is a collection of city directories for various years and cities in massachusetts. Rare m1903 springfield rifles rock island auction company. I would like it to cover the history, variations and identification of proof marks, cartouches, etc.
The illustrated, documented story of the design, development and production of all the models of appendages and accessories by brophy, william s. I am into collecting the 1903 rifles, and this book is perfect for learning a great deal about the development and deployment of this. Each book listed is illustrated with a black and white photo of the cover. Shedding new light on the air service springfield m1903. Back in 1903, at the time of its adoption, the airplane was just a novel contraption that managed to stay in. Some of the clips may show some slightly rust that can be easily cleaned. Bull, charles livingston, 18741932 the online books page. Use springfield in a sentence springfield sentence examples. Generally a city directory will contain an alphabetical list of its citizens.
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Oct 12, 2014 what is the approximate value of a springfield 1903 rifle serial number 159584 in good condition. The illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models, appendages, and accessories william s. This book is loaded with information about this rifle. The title of this book is the springfield 1903 rifles the illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models of appendages, and. Containing matter relating to the second international congregational council, at boston, massachusetts, u. William heinemann, 1903, also by jack london, charles edward hooper, philip r. Model 1903, fair value the firearms forum the buying. What is the approximate value of a springfield 1903 rifle. Numrich has been providing parts and schematics like this to the shooting community since 1905. This rifle also comes to riac courtesy of the bruce canfield collection and is pictured in his books the illustrated.
Lot 53 detail rare 7shot cochran turret revolver, by c. On the left side of the stock between the trigger guard and the bolt are 2 groupingss of three initials. The title of this book is the springfield 1903 rifles the illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models of appendages, and accessories and it was written by lt. An illustrated guide to the 03 springfield service rifle 1st edition edition. Ive just aquired my first 1903 springfield rifle, sn1292715. Serial number is electro penciled on top of bolt sleeve.
The springfield 1903 rifles the illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and. One possibility for restoration is m1 garand, m1 rifle, m1 garand sales, m1 garand repair, m1 carbine sales, m1 carbine repair, 1903 springfield sales. Left side in the shallow well for the magazine cut off is the letter s serif 3. One of the more famous ones is the late 19 th century rush by all major powers to adopt a boltaction repeating rifle shooting smokeless powder cartridges. This offering is for 1 of our vintage us military m1 garand and 1903 springfield cleaning kit oilers. The springfield 1903 rifles the illustrated, documented. Brophy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. 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.
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Its primary purpose was to fulfill a contract to produce 1. Love of life, and other stories, by jack london gutenberg text and illustrated html. An excellent book, with a multitude of topics, and details. These are the uncommon early versions, nickle plated brass and designed to store in the buttstock. 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. Over the last few years, bruce canfield has been busily crafting a new version, which has been awaited by the 03 collecting community. Model 1903 and model 1903 a3 springfield rifles, except that caliber. It has great depth in its content along with lots of pictures. I am a novice to 03sany thoughts on it would be appreciated. Here is a springfield 1903 that i picked up yesterday. From the info ive read, the serial number puts the manufacture date of the receiver at 1915.
The springfield model 1903 rifle was developed at the springfield national armory in massachusetts between 1900 and 1903 in order to provide a magazine. Pages in category 1903 books the following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. Brophy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. This illustrated guide to the m 1903 springfield rifle us ww1 ww2 reference book. The illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models of appendages, and accessories by. The model 1903 springfield rifle and its variations, 4th. Question i have a springfield model 1903, sn 212576. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. I believe the gun was made in 1912 and rebarreled in august of 1920. Browse our parts, accessories, and the full 1903 springfield schematic today with numrich gun parts. The m1903 springfield, formally the united states rifle, caliber. Buy springfield massachusetts illustrated o book online at best prices in india on.
Find great deals on ebay for springfield 1903 parts and 1903 springfield stock. So, i returned it and am considering another even more expensive book on the springfield m1903. The springfield 1903 rifles the illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models of appendages, and accessories published by stackpole books 1988 isbn 10. The serial number is 509780 and the barrel is stamped sa with some type of design under that and then 820 under the design. It saw service through most of the first half of the twentieth century, and was replaced in 1936 by the fasterfiring semiautomatic m1 garand. M1 garand, m1 carbine, 1903 springfield, miltech firearms. Bobby beaver by susan wheeler, illustrated by sari springfield. The breakers,cambridge and springfield massachusetts. The new england westinghouse company is a former division of westinghouse electric. The metal is in near perfect condition but the stock has been sporterized. This book is a complete compilation and discussion of all variations of this famous rifle. Springfield massachusetts the army ordnance department altered thousands of civil war muzzleloaders to a system designed by erskine s.
The m1903 springfield rifle by leroy thompson books on. It was published just a few weeks ago in as virtually a new book and entitled an illustrated guide to the 03 springfield. Looks as though this would have been manufactured in early 1906 i think. An illustrated guide to the 03 springfield service rifle. The illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models of appendages, and accessories by william s. Looking for the complete 1903 springfield parts list. Safe to fire low sn springfield 1903 the high road. I purchased this book because i collect military rifles and it has contributed much to my knowledge about the 1903 springfield. The springfield 1903 rifle military designation united states rifle, caliber. The illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models, appendages, and accessories author william s.
Serial number is in the 447xxx range well under the armys safe shoot million mark. Mary ames, 18311903 from a new england womans diary in. Springfield armorys first model 1903 rifle american rifleman. Ive done it to plenty of mausers but have no 1903 experience doing this. Lets talk about springfield m1903 sights and accuracy. The 03 springfield has been of great interest to collectors for decades, leading bruce canfield to write an authoritative reference book on the subject in 2004. Exact c type replica walnut stock with linseed oil finish. If you add new ones, please try to find editions that are not modern scanned ones with boring covers. Im interested in buying a book about 1903 s and 03a3s. Developed to replace the model 1892 kragjorgensen rifle, the model 1903 springfield was a fiveshot boltaction rifle that introduced the. The problem is, a lot of the shooters involved in these new service rifle competitions are great shooters, but have aging eyesight. The m1903 springfield rifle ebook written by leroy thompson.
It was founded in 1915 in east springfield, massachusetts. The rifle was rebarreled in 142 and from the looks of it was a usmc rifle marrow partridge ft site, low sn rebuilt for and used in wwii. Springfield, a city and the countyseat of hampden county, massachusetts, u. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the m1903 springfield. I have a used 1903 customized springfield that still has the magazine cut off. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste resi. In 1920 the company was sold to milton bradley, their chief competitor. The blue book of the state of illinois springfield, 1903. I am into collecting the 1903 rifles, and this book is perfect for learning a great deal about the development and deployment of this great rifle. The springfield 1903 rifles the illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models of appendages, and accessories by william s. 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.
Armys previous standard infantry rifle, the danish. In this article on the 1903 springfield family of rifles we will look at the rifles production after world war one, and production through world war two including the 1903a3. A question on the 1903 springfield we all know the 1903 springfield is a mauser influenced rifle. It is not, however all inclusive, and several areas were covered in much more detail than others. Rifles us 1903 springfieldvariants for sale and auction. Oct 30, 2014 shooting and showing the 1903 springfield a3, made by remington. Id like to round off the back of the follower, like on a mauser magazine so i can run the bolt over it. This is a directory, list, guide to massachusetts city and town street and residential directories available for researching online and at various massachusetts state archive facilities. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Springfield model 1903 3003 bolt action rifle with ramrod bayonet. The extended magazine was produced by the national blank book company, which was based out of holyoke, mass.
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