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At first the 1903 Springfield continued to be used because there were not enough M-1 Garands manufactured yet. The US had been in the process of adopting the M-1 as its new rifle, but the process was far from complete, so many men in 1942 fought with the same type rifle their father had in WWI.
This was not as big a deal as it might seem. The Springfield was a good rifle. The Germans were doing just fine and their troops were in the same boat, armed with the Model 1898 Mauser rifle, just like papa in the Great War.
Even after sufficient M-1s were available specially selected 03 Springfields continued in use as sniper rifles, fitted with Unertl telescopic sights. This was the 1903-A4.
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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.
How many Springfield rifles were made during World War 1?
During World War I, approximately 1.2 million Springfield rifles, specifically the M1903 Springfield, were produced. The rifle was widely used by U.S. troops and was known for its accuracy and reliability. Production ramped up significantly to meet the demands of the war, contributing to its iconic status in American military history.
The m1 gun used in world war 2?
30 odd 6 .3006 of an inch same difference
Which springfield is used in The Simpsons?
America Springfield
What did tanks fire during world war 1?
They used Maxim type or Lewis guns. They are both machine guns. .303 British .30-06 Springfield 7.92x57mm Mauser
What war was a us springfield 1884 serial number 475635 used in?
rifle made 1890 and used during the Indian wars................
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.
When did springfield armory start selling to the public?
Located in Springfield Mass. the Springfield Arsenal was in operation from 1795 - 1968. After the arsenal closed in 1968, the name, Springfield was used as a commercial venture. The name Springfield was Public Domain, and cashed in on it. Several companies have used the name and trademarked variations of "Springfield".
Was a JCHiggins 3006 rifle made in 1918?
no. The J C Higgins brand was not used until much later.
What rifle was used by the US soldiers during World War I?
The Lee-Enfield .303 Mk.1 and other variants to the SMLE Mk.III.
How old is a Springfield-J Stevens 12 gauge single shot?
The Springfield name was used by Stevens from 1920 to 1948.
Was the 30-06 Springfield used on the British side in World War 2?
No. The standard British infantry rifle was the Lee-Enfield in .303 caliber in both world wars. During WWI several million of these were produced for Britain by US civilian firearms manufacturers, in .303. When the US got into WWI they still had the dies and machinery, and produced millions for the US, after slight adjustments, in the standard us caliber .30 (".30-06") so they took the same ammunition as the 1903 Springfield. More WWI troops had one of these "American Enfields" than had a Springfield. The British never used the 1903 Springfield, other than perhaps a few here and there on an individual basis.
