WWII Small Arms Series The Springfield 1903 A4

[@michaelwilson9986]

All cool Rifles, Mike is good with what he says n writes on.That is a must have book if one is into WW2 Rifles...or Simply wants a good read to broaden knowledge..

[@HandloaderTV]

Thank you very much and thank you for your continued support of this series! It really is a great book I have read it cover to cover multiple times and I always find something new and interesting in it's pages. --Jeremiah

[@philippedomon5178]

Hi Jeremiah ! A lot of story this gun ! Some friends, owner this gun . Thank you so much, and Mike for show us this great gun. God bless you and America .

[@HandloaderTV]

There is so much rich history behind these rifles and we haven't even scratched the surface! Thank you for watching and your support of this series it is greatly appreciated! God bless you as well!! --Jeremiah

[@Dv087]

I have one as well! Love that this is the second gun in my collection. Thanks guys.

[@HandloaderTV]

They really are great rifles they will forever have a soft spot in my heart! Enjoy yours and good shooting to you! Thank you so much for watching and for your continued support of this series! --Jeremiah

[@occasionalmarksman4865]

That cartridge powder load info will come in handy, Thank you!

[@HandloaderTV]

You are very welcome! Thank you for taking the time to watch the video and comment it is greatly appreciated! There is even more load data in his book if you are interested I highly recommend it if you enjoy World War II Small Arms and handloading! --Jeremiah

[@roustabout4458]

It's a testament to the quality standards of the day to reflect on the level of quality many of these rifles had. Rifles made before or even in the earliest days of the war had beautiful machining and polishing to rival that of anything available at the time. I've got a Swiss K31 that is just plain pretty to look at. I must admit to having a knee jerk reaction to seeing the control round feed O3-A4 loaded singly into the chamber. I remember years ago there being some consternation amongst shooters arguing that it would or would not destroy your extractor over a long weekend. Sorry to be long winded. Love this series of installments.

[@HandloaderTV]

It really is amazing the quality and craftsmanship put into these rifles! I have been nothing short of impressed seeing these old rifles in action and seeing the blueing or parkarizing and how well it they have held up over the years it is quite impressive! I have always liked those Swiss K31s that particular rifle is on my list of wanted firearms which admittedly is a very long list! I can understand that, and have heard that as well. If you watch how smoothly the cartridge chambers it's really quite impressive. I don't think they would have put that magazine cutoff on the rifle if it would create breakages and cause issues especially with this being a firearm designed for combat and that magazine cutoff was in fact utilized by many snipers in World War II. No need to apologize!! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment I know that me and Mike both greatly appreciate it! --Jeremiah

[@okeythomas8001]

This is a wonderful review of classic arms thank you very much for the series:)

[@HandloaderTV]

Thank you very much for taking the time to watch and comment!! We haven't even scratched the surface yet there's so much more to come so keep an eye out! --Jeremiah

[@DanielBoone337]

I've got the exact same rifle I love older mil-surps man especially the ones with battle scars or trench art engravings. It's a lot of fun to shoot them if it's still in good shape it's like bringing history back to life. Good stuff guys and great video as always keepem coming!!!

[@HandloaderTV]

I am slightly jealous!! But in all seriousness they are really neat rifles and it is super cool to see the battle scars and hear the history behind these rifles. They stand as testaments to the amazing production and industry of the time! Thank you so much for watching and your continues support of this video series! We greatly appreciate it!! --Jeremiah

[@murffyslaw001]

Mike Venturino doesn't know it, but he helped me start reloading 20+ years ago. Nice video!

[@HandloaderTV]

That is really awesome!! He has helped me in so many ways when it comes to handload and bullet casting. He's a super down to earth guy I have the utmost respect for him. Thank you for watching and for your support of this series! --Jeremiah

[@nebelwerfer199]

Jeremiah this is one of my favorites, great video!

[@HandloaderTV]

Thank you so much for watching it!! We really appreciate your outstanding support of this series!! Always nice to know folks are enjoying it!! --Jeremiah

[@nebelwerfer199]

@@HandloaderTV do one on the old Original 1903 too!

[@HandloaderTV]

@@nebelwerfer199 We will be doing a video on the 1903A3 that saw use in World War II there are some slight differences between that and the original 1903 used in World War I so keep your eyes out for that as for doing a video on an original 1903 from World War I would love to do that but it probably won't be for some time in the future. Perhaps one day we could do a series on World War I small arms! --Jeremiah

[@nebelwerfer199]

@@HandloaderTV I got both variants and they are my favorites!

[@HandloaderTV]

@@nebelwerfer199 I love them as well certainly one of my favorites as well! One day I am going to have to get one!! --Jeremiah

[@rj4590]

I have a Remington 03-A3 in excellent condition that has a six groove barrel .Interestingly the serial number is a 1943 date and so is the barrel which is marked for '43, SC for Smith Corona.The barrel was actually made by Savage Arms I understand for commercial sporting rifles and were adapted to Springfield receivers for the war effort.They were supposed to be used on SC 03-A3s but somehow at least my Remington got one.Bought it in Maine in 1971 for $60!

[@HandloaderTV]

That's very interesting!! It's amazing to see how these guns were put into production and how so many companies helped with the war effort. It is truly a testament to amazing industry we had back then. You certainly can't beat that price!! I feel like I'm a little late to the collecting game unfortunately. Thank you for sharing that interesting story and for taking the time to watch and comment! --Jeremiah

[@fernandofolgueira5191]

Please bring Mike back on every video!

[@HandloaderTV]

I love Mike and I am fortunate enough to call him a friend, I would love to have him on every video but sadly we actually live over 1,000 miles apart. I do want to do another series with him perhaps on old west single actions or lever guns! Thanks for watching and for your continued support of this series! --Jeremiah

[@briankelly2886]

I was expecting much better accuracy! Especially since I have a 30/40 Krag 1898 carbine that is an honest MOA capable rifle!

[@HandloaderTV]

I think the rifle is very accurate, Mike has written extensively about these rifles in our Handloader magazine and posted load data along with group sizes. If I would have had a little more time behind the rifle I have no doubt I could have gotten a little better accuracy out of it. I want to personally thank you for taking the time to watch and comment! Take good care of that 30/40 krag those are really neat rifles!! --Jeremiah

[@hickory45acp31]

I wish I could get my hands on one. Doesn't even need to be original. Wish I could find someone to sell

[@HandloaderTV]

You and me both, it's a dream rifle of mine as well! Thanks for watching! --Jeremiah

[@tomtomovich]

My 'legit' A4 has a two groove barrel!

[@HandloaderTV]

No kidding!! That is very interesting and good to know!! Thanks for sharing that tidbit with us!! --Jeremiah

[@876mpr]

I should probably get my hands on a Springfield at some point. Thanks to Mike though, I’m about to start shooting cast bullets in my K98K.

[@HandloaderTV]

I have a 1903 Springfield, but I'm dying to get my hands on a K98k!! Mike is a master caster and has helped me tremendously over the years when it comes to casting bullets. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!! --Jeremiah

[@876mpr]

@@HandloaderTV I got mine in arsenal-new condition from Mitchell’s close to 20 years ago. I’d like a Springfield, but I think I missed the bus given today’s prices.

[@HandloaderTV]

@@876mpr Sadly I have to agree with you, prices these days are quite high! I don't even think Mitchell's is still around anymore. I remember them though they did have good prices I always wondered how authentic they were but they are pretty rifles and good shooters. Hopefully one day you'll find a deal on one you really never know! --Jeremiah

[@876mpr]

@@HandloaderTV Yeah, even if it is just a nice parts gun. Not sure on the authenticity, but all the serial numbers match. One gripe is the stamped floorplate and trigger guard. It shoots really well with the right ammo - 196’s at true velocity. It devours the Hornady Custom, but that’s getting tough on the wallet. Interesting to see what cast bullets do.

[@HandloaderTV]

@@876mpr Oh for sure, If you are just looking for a fun gun to actually shoot I am not sure how much that matters and to each their own right? I would still love to have one to test loads through and just have fun with at the range. Hornady makes great ammo but I hear you on the prices and these days good luck finding any! I love shooting cast bullets and in my experience with 30-06 I would highly suggest Accurate 5744 Powder I have had great results with it when using cast bullets. --Jeremiah

[@AnantaAndroscoggin]

No sniper program at the start? Not terribly surprising. I've read that during one of George Washington's 8 years as President, the U.S. Army had only 4 people in uniform.

[@HandloaderTV]

No sadly it's not surprising, It would have been nice if the lessons learned from World War I would have carried over a little more into World War II and while many did snipers were not sadly. I find that rather hard to believe but I do know that many soldiers did not have proper uniforms during the revolutionary war. I am not as well versed in that subject as I should be but I do enjoy history and learning about it! Thanks for watching! --Jeremiah

[@AnantaAndroscoggin]

@@HandloaderTV it wasn't a lack of uniforms, it was a roster of only 4 soldiers. The War of 1812 was yet to come.

[@HandloaderTV]

@@AnantaAndroscoggin I am not sure where you read that but I would highly question that source. I find that impossible to believe that only 4 soldiers were in the US Army at any point since it's founding in 1775. --Jeremiah

[@tomtomovich]

Is that the A4 I sold you?? Good shootin' Duke!

[@HandloaderTV]

I honestly am not sure that would be a better question for Mike, he does not check the comments as far as I know! That would be really cool if it was! Thank you so much for watching!! --Jeremiah

[@tomtomovich]

@@HandloaderTV He was here the other day and the one in the video is the one he bought from me. And I double checked and the one in my safe is an 8/43 and is in fact a two groove barrel.

[@HandloaderTV]

@@tomtomovich No kidding!! That is really cool that it got to be featured in this video! That is quite interesting, I guess they really did just pull random rifles off the lines and turned them into sniper rifles. That is super interesting thank you for double checking and sharing that info with us! --Jeremiah

[@tomtomovich]

@@HandloaderTV Well I'm slightly embarrassed.....I just looked again and it IS a 4 groove bbl. I should have used a bright light and my reading glasses the first time!

[@HandloaderTV]

@@tomtomovich Well no worries, In all honesty that makes more sense! I appreciate you taking the time to double check and let us know! That is very good to know! -Jeremiah

[@edwardgrossniklaus251]

a good A4 should shoot a lot better

[@HandloaderTV]

I think Mike's Rifle shoots pretty good and it was more shooter error than the rifle we all have our off days and when it comes to shooting we certainly did not have as much time as I would have liked. I would highly suggest checking out his book where he mentions his handlaods and overall accuracy with this very rifle. At any rate thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! --Jeremiah

[@okeythomas8001]

This is a wonderful review of classic arms thank you very much for the series:)

[@HandloaderTV]

Thank you very much we are very glad that you are enjoying the series!! It was a lot of work to put together but I enjoyed every second. I am just glad folks are interested in these awesome old firearms!! Thanks for watching! --Jeremiah