GUN GUIDES DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY SERIES: MODEL 1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLES

GUN GUIDES DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY SERIES: MODEL 1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLES 1903 Springfield Rifles - All ModelsFEATURES: The only current printed manual that includes information on ALL models. Easy to use -- Comb binding lies open & flat on your work surface. 16 pages & 37 high-resolution grayscale images. Serial number ranges with dates from all manufacturers. Cardstock cover. Bright white paper.Brief HistoryExploded Part Diagrams(68 parts - 2 Pages)Disassembly- How to use this guide.- Clear Firearm- Remove Bolt- Bolt Disassembly- Mainspring- Firing Pin Rod- Striker- Safety- Bolt Sleeve Lock- Extractor- Floorplate- Magazine Spring- Follower- Upper Band- Lower BandDisassembly (cont.)- Front Sights- Handguard- Stock- Trigger Guard- Barreled Action- Floorplate Catch- Cut Off Screw- Ejector- Sear Pin- Trigger- Buttplate- Rear SightsResassembly TipsAccessoriesSerial Number Ranges.Includes Springfield Armory, Rock Island, Remington, & Smith Corona. 1903 ~ 1944Excerpt from this Guide:A brief history of the Model 1903 Springfield RiflesThe US Rifle Caliber .30 Model 1903, is an American clip-fed, 5-shot, bolt-action service rifle used primarily during the first half of the 20th century. It was adopted as a US Military Rifle on June 21, 1905.After being on the receiving end of the Mauser Model 93 rifle during the Spanish-American War, the US War Department performed extensive studies to replace the US .30 Krag rifle. Even though Springfield Armory used a two-piece firing pin & other slight design alterations, the 1903 was in fact a Mauser design & this resulted in the U.S. government losing a law suit & was forced to pay $200,000 in royalties to Mauser Werke of Germany.1905: By January, over 200,000 rifles produced.WWI: 843,239 rifles produced by Springfield & Rock Island.CAUTION: Due to inconsistent heat treatments, low numbered receivers (Springfield Armory below 800,000 & Rock Island Arsensal below 286,506) should NEVER be fired under any circumstances because of the risk of serious injury or death.1903 Mark I: Toward the end of WWI. A cut in the left side of the receiver & stock were added to accommodate the Pederson Device (semi-auto .30 pistol caliber).1930~1940: The M1903A2 is a stripped A1 or A3 used as a sub-caliber rifle in artillery pieces.1937: The 1903 Springfield is "officially" replaced by the M1 Garand.1941: In September, Remington began production of the M1903 with serial number 3,000,000. Milled parts (marked with an "R") were replaced with stamped parts at about serial number 3,330,000.WWII: The M1903A3 was introduced & can easily be identified by its receiver-mounted rear sight, stamped cartridge follower, & all stock furniture was redesigned in stamped metal. Smith-Corona began production of M1903A3 (no markings)Model M1903A4 is a modified 1903A3 to be used as sniper rifle with telescopic sights. The rifle was sighted for 2,500 yards & had a point-blank range of 500 yards. The maximum range of the ball cartridge, when elevated at an angle of 45, was 4,890 yards or 2.77 miles. The rifle could fire at a rate of 20 shots per minute. The 1903 adjustable rear sight was set for 546 yards. The 1903A3 rear sight was an aperture sight adjustable both for elevation & windage. ISBN: 0-GG-28 publish date: 04/30/2011