1903 Springfield Rifle Bolt Strip Reassembly (part 2 of 2) 1903-A3

[rhymeswithwhat]

Thank you, Just got an 03A3 and the bolt was loaded with old hard grease. I soaked it in mineral spirits and then followed your video for dissemble. I really cleaned every part and lightly greased with fresh grease before following your assembly video. The extractor and safety remove/replace went smoothly. This has made a big difference in bolt operation for my rifle. Gary

[jeffshootsstuff]

@rhymeswithwhat Excellent, Gary. Glad it helped.

[giantmuh]

I inherited the Smith-Corona version of this weapon when my father-in-law passed away two years ago. I am still learning all of its intricacies. I put 20 rounds through it today, which is about as many as I have since I got it. While cleaning it tonight I brought up your video - very helpful. This is one of the most elegant, accurate, and precisely made weapons I have ever used.

[jeffshootsstuff]

@giantmuh I agree with your assessment. :)

[keanematthews]

I bought an 03A3 at a local gunshow without knowing anything about the rifle, how it works or how to disassemble it. Thanks to you, I was able to easily get that cruddy bolt stripped and cleaned and lubed. The bolt runs much more smoothly now. THANK YOU, JEFF!

[jeffshootsstuff]

@keanematthews You're welcome! Glad it helped you out.

[clfhcks]

thanks man!

[Docenfield]

Great videos . It really helped with the care of my 1903 A1 and A3.

There is nothing like seeing it actually done after reading the manuals.

Thank you very much!

[jeffshootsstuff]

@Docenfield Thanks! I agree that seeing it done is more helpful than words/pictures. I'm a visual learner also.

[tyrannischgott]

So, I followed the video and it all seemed pretty straight forward, but then after putting the bolt back into the rifle it refused to fire. I pull the trigger and it does nothing. I feel like I must have missed something really obvious, but I'm at my wit's end with this thing... any ideas?

[jeffshootsstuff]

@tyrannischgott all I can say is maybe watch the video again carefully and follow all the steps exactly. You may not have the cocking piece rotated all the way. Does it cock/remain rearward? Can you pull backward on the cocking piece with the bolt closed and does the piece cock and stay rearward?

[jboogie713]

thanks for the great vid. it made cleaning my 03 a lot easier.

[jeffshootsstuff]

@jboogie713 Glad it helped!

[pcups]

Good job. You seem quite knowledgeable with the 1903. I'd like to see you do a video with a full field strip and cleaning. I have a Smith-Corona 1903-A3.

Paul

[jeffshootsstuff]

@pcups Thanks for the comment. Mine's a Smith-Corona also. I'm not particularly knowledgeable, but I can usually figure things out by trial and error. :) I'll do a full field strip video sometime soon. Subscribe for future vids. 8-)