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The vintage ''' | The vintage '''Springfield rifle Model 1903''' 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 14:51, 3 February 2023
The vintage Springfield rifle Model 1903 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.