Springfield M1903A3-A4 rifle history

The first prototype of the M1903A1 Springfield was founded in 1900 and 80 000 units were produced in 1903. Widely used during World War I, the rifle is once again studied by the American engineers who produce a new model, the M193A3, benefiting from learned lessons from the first World War.

It is only in the early years of World War II that the soldiers of the U.S. armed forces used the Springfield, which is then gradually put aside in favor of the M1 Garand. But a new Springfield model (the M1903A4) with a precision scope, remained used by U.S. snipers who appreciate its high accuracy.

A grenade launcher version was also used between 1941 and 1945, with a grenade launcher designed initially for the M1 Garand rifle.

Springfield M1903A3-A4 rifle sheet

User: USA
Denomination: M1903A3 - M1903A4

Shooting mode: manual bolt system
Caliber: 7,62 mm
Magazine: 5 bullets
Practical range: 600 m
Operating distance: 1000 m
Maximum range: 3200 m
Rate of fire: 15 rounds/min

Weight: 3,98 kg
Lenght: 1097 mm

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