1903A3 washer needed.

[David]

I have a new GI barrel for my 1903A3 Springfield receiver but don't have the crush washer that goes between the bbl and receiver. Have called everywhere I can think of but no body has one, nor knows where I can get one. I was hoping that someone here had one they'd sell me, or lead me in the right direction.
Many Thanks !

[Pofoo]

I didn't know that 1903's used a crush washer. Learn something every day,
or not?

[SR1911]

If it is the cupped washer that holds the hand guard in place, Gun Parts company has them. it is item 75 on exploed view.

[fguffey]

Default 1903A3 washer needed.

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I have a new GI barrel for my 1903A3 Springfield receiver but don't have the crush washer that goes between the bbl and receiver. Have called everywhere I can think of but no body has one, nor knows where I can get one. I was hoping that someone here had one they'd sell me, or lead me in the right direction.

The 1903A3 does not use a washer between the shoulder of the barrel and receiver.

And then: If it did use a washer between the receiver and shoulder at the end of the threads the thickness would have to be considered. The case head protrusion from the bottom of the extractor cut and case head is .090" on ever barrel I have measured.

F. Guffey

[kcstott]

I have a new GI barrel for my 1903A3 Springfield receiver but don't have the crush washer that goes between the bbl and receiver. Have called everywhere I can think of but no body has one, nor knows where I can get one. I was hoping that someone here had one they'd sell me, or lead me in the right direction.
Many Thanks !

the sad thing is no one knew enough to tell you there is no such animal.

[USMCM16A2]

Hand guard retaining band. A2

[ar15barrels]

I have a new GI barrel for my 1903A3 Springfield receiver but don't have the crush washer that goes between the bbl and receiver. Have called everywhere I can think of but no body has one, nor knows where I can get one. I was hoping that someone here had one they'd sell me, or lead me in the right direction.
Many Thanks !

There is not a crush washer.
The rear of the barrel IS undercut like a crush washer though and it flares out when a barrel is tightened into a reciever.

This is why you can not swap used barrels so easily.
I have seen pipe cutters with the blades removed used to "roll" the flared area back down on a barrel so it can be installed on a different receiver.

[Rayo9954]

I think I have one,I'll check.

[David]

Thanks so much for your answers guys. It looks like I was misinformed about the need for a washer!
David

[kcstott]

Thanks so much for your answers guys. It looks like I was misinformed about the need for a washer!
David

there are a few cheep books on Amazon about building, collecting and using the 1903 service rifle.

I suggest you buy a few and learn from a reputable source.

[fguffey]

Thanks so much for your answers guys. It looks like I was misinformed about the need for a washer!
David

I have a few 03 and 03A3 test bolts, I thought about selling them so I took them to the gun show, laid them on the table and spent the rest of the day trying to convince smiths and reloaderss I did not make them. It was about that time I decided I did not want to sell them.

Problem: If they did not know the bolts existed they would not know how to use them. The functions of the bolts can not be explained in 10 words or less.

F. Guffey

[kendog4570]

Determines if a bolt exists for a barreled receiver.

[smoothy8500]

The functions of the bolts can not be explained in 10 words or less.

F. Guffey

In case someone wants to read more than 10 words on test-bolts:

https://m14forum.com/reference/84042-test-bolts-what-they-their-use.html

[kendog4570]

In case someone wants to read more than 10 words on test-bolts:
https://m14forum.com/reference/84042...their-use.html

I said the same thing. More or less. In nine words!
Hey Guffey, did I win the Buick??

I have 03 and M1 test bolts and use them quite a bit. Had use for am M14 test bolt once in 35+ years. Dont own one of those, but have one to borrow.

[fguffey]

In case someone wants to read more than 10 words on test-bolts:

I want to thank you and Kendog4570 for your effort; I sold my last test bolt to Lee's Gun shop with gages for the 30 and 50 BMG, and a Winchester M1 Grand test bolt.

The bolts I was trying to sell are different; smiths and reloaders are locked into GO, NO-GO and beyond. That gives them 3 options, I have had little interest in knowing if a gage will allow the bolt to close, I have always wanted to know by 'HOW MUCH'.

For the lack of information I can only guess these bolts are 'BY HOW MUCH' bolts.

F. Guffey