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At a local gun show a dealer had 2 A3s that had been cut down to 18" bbl. length. Trying to pass them off as "carbine prototypes" @ $3K each. Knew they were fake & said so loudly, but it got me thinking - was there ever talk about a short rifle?
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Yes, it was a 1903, not an A3 called a Bushmaster for troops in the Panama Canal Zone. Zero remain today as they were all dumped at sea or converted back to regular rifles.Phillip McGregor (OFC)
"I am neither a fire arms nor a ballistics expert, but I was a combat infantry officer in the Great War, and I absolutely know that the bullet from an infantry rifle has to be able to shoot through things." General Douglas MacArthur -
Not sure about the statement that none exist !Comment
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There also was an experimental version that had a peep sight no traditional rear sight what looks like a 03A3 handguard it was suppose to be made as a Calvary carbine. Good looking rifle better than the bushmaster.Comment
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The '03 was a short rifle. Suitable for the PBI or Cavalry. That's also where the 'Short" in 'Short Magazine Lee-Enfield' comes from.
They used to say there were no Pedersen Devices in existence either.
Spelling and grammar count!Comment
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Brophy page 84 you'll see photos and a small info on the experimental 1903 carbineComment
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I'm waiting for a Bushmaster to appear!Phillip McGregor (OFC)
"I am neither a fire arms nor a ballistics expert, but I was a combat infantry officer in the Great War, and I absolutely know that the bullet from an infantry rifle has to be able to shoot through things." General Douglas MacArthurComment
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That will be about the same as waiting for the prez to say Islamic terroristComment
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Much rather see any Springfield than hear the Kenyan say anything.Comment
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Wasn't there some short rifle conversions done in the Phillipines?Comment
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1903 Carbine, Cody arms museum.. basement level.
yes some are around.if it aint broke...fix it till it finally is.Comment
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Chuck, is that the springfield factory version. Shown on page 84 of Brophy's book. It has a 18" barrel. It's a nice looking rifle.Comment
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not sure, its been a while since iv seen the display. i have pictures someplace.if it aint broke...fix it till it finally is.Comment
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This is a picture of a M1903 modified in the Panama Canal zone as shown in either a 1941 or 1942 American Rifleman. The floor plate was stamped
"Modified by order of Colonel (I forget his name)". I do not know what happened to these rifloes
FWIWLast edited by Cosine26; 07-19-2016, 09:28.Comment
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I think that is the same picture shown in Brophy's book.Comment
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