Originally in 1903, the rifle was chambered for the 1903 cartridge in .30 caliber (30-'03 Caliber). The Army was not pleased with it, and after refinement the US Army re-tested the rifle & ammo, finally adopting them both in 1906 as; the model 1903 Springfield rifle and 30-'06 cartridge (.30 caliber bullet adopted by the US Army in 1906).
The correct ammunition is 30-06 Springfield.
1903 Springfield 30-06
Your springfield model 1903 was made by springfield amory in 1918.The serial number you provided does not correspond with the other 2 makers of springfield rifles,rock island and remington.
1928
This was a subcontractor that made 1903 Springfield 30-06 rifles for the U.S. goverment. They were located in the state of Illinois.
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Dozens of calibers from .22 up through major hunting calibers.
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yes, but check receiver to see if re-heated
All U.S. army springfield rifles were chambered in 30-06 caliber.
no
the springfield 1903, older war models of Remington and Winchester. the r7.