Springfield rifle Model 1903: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
imported>Howard C. Berkowitz (New page: {{subpages}} <!-- Text is transcluded from the BASEPAGENAME/Definition subpage-->) |
Pat Palmer (talk | contribs) (adding text to this article) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{subpages}} | {{subpages}} | ||
<!-- Text is transcluded from the BASEPAGENAME/Definition subpage--> | <!-- Text is transcluded from the BASEPAGENAME/Definition subpage--> | ||
The vintage '''M1903 Springfield rifle''' was the main U.S. infantry rifle of [[First World War]]. It was bolt-operated from an internal magazine or experimental [[Pedersen device]], chambered for .30-06 cartridge (often 173 grain vice 154 grain of [[M1 Garand (rifle)|M1 Garand]], had a high reputation for accuracy, and selected "Star Gauge" versions were used into WWII and beyond as [[sniper rifle]]s or for competitive shooting. | |||
Revision as of 14:48, 3 February 2023
The vintage M1903 Springfield rifle was the main U.S. infantry rifle of First World War. It was bolt-operated from an internal magazine or experimental Pedersen device, chambered for .30-06 cartridge (often 173 grain vice 154 grain of M1 Garand, had a high reputation for accuracy, and selected "Star Gauge" versions were used into WWII and beyond as sniper rifles or for competitive shooting.