What is the M1903 Springfield rifle?
Q: What is the M1903 Springfield rifle?
A: It is a bolt-action rifle used by the Military of the United States during both World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the early part of the Vietnam War.
Q: What was the Springfield based on?
A: It was based on the German G98 Mauser rifle.
Q: How many .30-06 Springfield bullets can the Springfield hold?
A: It can hold up to five .30-06 Springfield bullets.
Q: What was the US's main rifle during World War I?
A: The Springfield was the US's main rifle during World War I.
Q: Why was the Springfield replaced by the M1 Garand in 1936?
A: This was because semi-automatic rifles like M1 Garand could fire bullets more quickly than bolt-action rifles like Springfield. In tight spaces like those in trench warfare, it is very important to be able to shoot quickly.
Q: Was the Springfield still commonly used during World War II?
A: Yes, it was still commonly used during World War II, and it became the main sniper rifle for the US.
Q: Until when was the Springfield the main sniper rifle for the US?
A: It was the main sniper rifle of the US until the early part of the Vietnam War.
