Springfield Armory U.S. Model 1903 WWI .30-06 Rifle United States
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DESCRIPTION
Authentic U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 bolt-action service rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield[span_0](start_span)[span_0](end_span). Manufactured during the World War I era, this high-number M1903 features a November 1918 dated barrel marked SA with the Ordnance flaming bomb[span_1](start_span)[span_1](end_span)[span_2](start_span)[span_2](end_span). Highly sought after by military arms collectors, WWII/WWI reenactors, and vintage firearm enthusiasts, this United States service rifle represents a classic piece of American military ordnance history.
SPECS
- Maker: Springfield Armory[span_3](start_span)[span_3](end_span)[span_4](start_span)[span_4](end_span)
- Model/Type: U.S. Model 1903 Bolt-Action Service Rifle[span_5](start_span)[span_5](end_span)
- Caliber: .30-06 Springfield[span_6](start_span)[span_6](end_span)
- Size: Full-length military service rifle
- Era: World War I / WWI / WWII era (1918 Production)[span_7](start_span)[span_7](end_span)[span_8](start_span)[span_8](end_span)
- Country: United States[span_9](start_span)[span_9](end_span)
- Markings: Receiver stamped "U.S. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 896XXX[span_10](start_span)"[span_10](end_span); Barrel stamped "S A" over Ordnance Flaming Bomb over "11-18[span_11](start_span)"[span_11](end_span)
- Included Items: Rifle with fitted leather sling[span_12](start_span)[span_12](end_span)
HISTORY
Adopted in 1903, the U.S. Model 1903 served as the standard-issue service rifle for the United States Armed Forces throughout World War I and continued in significant front-line and auxiliary service through World War II and the Korean War[span_13](start_span)[span_13](end_span)[span_14](start_span)[span_14](end_span). Late 1918 production models feature double heat-treated "high number" receivers produced to meet the intensive demands of the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe[span_15](start_span)[span_15](end_span)[span_16](start_span)[span_16](end_span).
CONDITION
Inspect photos closely for exact condition, markings, and surface finish details[span_17](start_span)[span_17](end_span)[span_18](start_span)[span_18](end_span)[span_19](start_span)[span_19](end_span).
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