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The M1903 Springfield, formally the United States Rifle, Caliber .30-06, Model 1903, is an American 5-round magazine fed, bolt-action service repeating rifle, used primarily during the first half of the 20th century. The integral magazine could be top-loaded from a 5-cartridge stripper clip.
It was officially adopted as a United States military bolt-action rifle on June 19, 1903, and saw service in World War I. It was officially replaced as the standard infantry rifle by the faster-firing semi-automatic 8-round M1 Garand starting in 1937. However, the M1903 Springfield remained in service as a standard issue infantry rifle during World War II, since the U.S. entered the war without sufficient M1 rifles to arm all troops. It also remained in service as a sniper rifle during World War II, the Korean War, and even in the early stages of the Vietnam War. It remains popular as a civilian firearm, historical collector's piece, and as a military drill rifle.
During the war with Spain the 1893 Mauser used by the Spanish Army gained a deadly reputation, particularly from the Battle of San Juan Hill where 750 Spanish regulars significantly delayed the advance of 15,000 U.S. troops armed with outclassed Springfield Model 1892–99 Krag–Jørgensen bolt-action rifles and older single-shot Springfield rifles. The Spanish soldiers inflicted 1,400 U.S. casualties in a matter of minutes. A U.S. Army board of investigation was commissioned as a direct result of this battle. They recommended replacement of the Krag.
The term Springfield rifle may refer to any one of several types of small arms produced by the Springfield Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts, for the United States armed forces.
In modern usage, the term "Springfield rifle" most commonly refers to the Springfield Model 1903.
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Shooting, showing, & comparing the classic 1903 Springfield rifle. Since buying this gun and doing the video, I discovered that if I raise the ladder sight, I can actually get a bit of a peep sight that is better than the open sight. -------------------- PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION---------------------We appreciate the INCREDIBLE support we get from BUD’s GUN SHOP, FEDERAL PREMIUM, and SONORAN DESERT INSTITUTE. They enable us to do the things we do. I hope you will support the people who assist us; you know where and how to find them! Federal Premium: http://www.federalpremium.com/ https://www.facebook.com/federalpremiumammo SDI (Sonoran Desert Institute) : http://www.sdi.edu/ R4 Outdoors Phone App: http://www.r4outdoors.com/ UPCOMING “MEET & GREETS” No “meet & greets...
Comparing the Springfield and Enfield and later the Enfield and M1 Garand.
Shooting and showing the 1903 Springfield A3, made by Remington. I didn't discover until a day or two after the video that the rear sight DID need some serious adjustment, both windage and elevation. You'll see a difference in Chapter 2. Original video on the Springfield 1903 You had better watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mbaO7qLzS8 -------------------- PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION---------------------We appreciate the INCREDIBLE support we get from BUD’s GUN SHOP, FEDERAL PREMIUM, and SONORAN DESERT INSTITUTE. They enable us to do the things we do. I hope you will support the people who assist us; you know where and how to find them! Federal Premium: http://www.federalpremium.com/ https://www.facebook.com/federalpremiumammo SDI (Sonoran Desert Institute) : http://www....
Shooting this wonderful old "War Horse" one more time! First Video with this rifle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mbaO7qLzS8 ------------------------- PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION and PLEASE support the people who assist us! ---------------------We appreciate the INCREDIBLE support we get from BUD’s GUN SHOP, FEDERAL PREMIUM, and SONORAN DESERT INSTITUTE. They enable us to do the things we do. I hope you will support the people who support us; you know where and how to find them! Federal Premium: http://www.federalpremium.com/ https://www.facebook.com/federalpremiumammo SDI (Sonoran Desert Institute): http://www.sdi.edu/ UPCOMING “MEET & GREETS” January 17th, 12:00 – 2:00. Federal Premium / Vista Outdoor Booth – SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Booth Number: 14551 ALSO, ...
History and features included: Shooting a 1918 manufactured 1903 Springfield, the standard service rifle of the US for World War I and a substitute standard in World War II. http://www.mark3smle.com https://www.youtube.com/user/murpheysmuskets
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This should explain the 03 in a nutshell. Very nice rifle and very accurate. Probably one of the best bolt action rifles in history, even if it is a copy of the Mauser. ;)
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