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There really weren't any. The Model 1903 Springfield was an excellent rifle. Parts of the bolt mechanism shared technology with the German standard rifle, the Model 1898 Mauser, and the US rifle was built under license from the Mauser works. The main problem with the rifle might be the rear sight, which had adjustments for both elevation and windage, and might be a little bit complicated for novice shooters. The other main problem was that there were nowhere near enough of them to go around. The rifle was manufactured only at government arsenals, and at top speed only about 5,000 per month could be made. Before the end of the war the US actually had over one million combat troops in France, and another million on the way, so not everybody was going to get a Springfield. Commercial firearms manufacturers had entered into contracts with the British government in 1914 to produce Lee-Enfield rifles for the British Army, according to the British standard design in .303 caliber. These companies still had the machinery and only slight modifications were necessary for those companies to produce Enfield rifles in .30 caliber - the standard US .30-06. Many more US troops were armed with one of the "American Enfields" than had a Springfield. Sergeant York performed his heroic Medal of Honor feats with an American Enfield.
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What was the standard issue rifle in WW1?
I think it was the M1 Garand. It was also the Springfield 1903, they used those when they couldn't make enough Garands.
How much did a rifle cost in WW1?
Depended on the rifle. $5-$500
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a ww1 rifle?
non
What type of gun fired shells in ww1?
This gun is a Rifle
How many rifles were used in World War 1?
There were 6 rifles in the WW1 the German Mauser, the British Lee-Enfield, the French Lebel, the French Berthier, the U.S. Springfield and the Austro-Hungarian Steyr- Mannlicher. There were 6 rifles in the WW1 the German Mauser, the British Lee-Enfield, the French Lebel, the French Berthier, the U.S. Springfield and the Austro-Hungarian Steyr- Mannlicher.
What was the standard issue rifle in WW1?
I think it was the M1 Garand. It was also the Springfield 1903, they used those when they couldn't make enough Garands.
When was the US springfield rifle used?
It was in total use during WW1. It was also in use during the early part of WW2 along with the 1903's.
Who invented the Springfield sniper rifle?
Mr.Springfield did, an American General.Well it depends on what kind of Springfield as the 30-06 Springfield which was used in World War 2 as a sniper in the U.S Army. Springfield Armory invented that kind of Sniper Rifle during World War 2. Another Springfield would be the Springfield m1903 which is used in the ROTC programs acroos America today.Springfield is the name of the Arsenal in SPRINGFIELD MASS. There were many variations designed and made by the arsenal during WW1 and WW2. The last model was the 1903A4, it was manufactured by Remington.
What was the standard rifle in WW1?
For WHO?
How much did a rifle cost in WW1?
Depended on the rifle. $5-$500
What does a 1909 USN bayonet look like?
the same as those used in WW1 and WW2 on the springfield 1903 rifle and M1 garand. earlier bayonets had 16" blade, later models 10" blade
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a ww1 rifle?
non
What American rifle was used in World War 1?
The Springfield 1903 was the standard weapon of the US servicemen in WW1. However, since it was only produced at Springfield Arsenal ( Rock Island didn't come on line until 1917) only the US Marine Brigade used them. All other US troops were armed with the "U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1917", manufactured by Winchester, Remington, and Eddystone.
What type of gun fired shells in ww1?
This gun is a Rifle
How many rifles were used in World War 1?
There were 6 rifles in the WW1 the German Mauser, the British Lee-Enfield, the French Lebel, the French Berthier, the U.S. Springfield and the Austro-Hungarian Steyr- Mannlicher. There were 6 rifles in the WW1 the German Mauser, the British Lee-Enfield, the French Lebel, the French Berthier, the U.S. Springfield and the Austro-Hungarian Steyr- Mannlicher.
How did militarism effect WW1?
Blam! HAWH!
When was the anti tank rifle invented?
The first anti-tank came out when the first tank was fielded, in WW1. It was a bolt action rifle.
