Originally Posted By: cdbThis thread has made me curious and I think I will research the origins of the rifle.
Try to find a copy of "Hatcher's Notebook". It was written by General Julian S. Hatcher who was the OIC of the experimental Dept. of Springfield Armory in 1917.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the development of the 1903 Springfields is in the book.
A quick Google search revealed this link:
http://www.amazon.com/Hatchers-Notebook-Revised-Edition-Classic/dp/0811703509
Regards,
hm
Try to find a copy of "Hatcher's Notebook". It was written by General Julian S. Hatcher who was the OIC of the experimental Dept. of Springfield Armory in 1917.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the development of the 1903 Springfields is in the book.
A quick Google search revealed this link:
http://www.amazon.com/Hatchers-Notebook-Revised-Edition-Classic/dp/0811703509
Regards,
hm