Shooting a Springfield 1903

The United States Rifle, Caliber .30-06, Model 1903, or the M1903 or just ’03 rifle, was adopted by the US in 1903. Developed at the US Springfield Armory, it would be the US standard service rifle through WWI on in to WWII. It is a bolt action rifle chambered for the .30-06 cartridge. Astute viewers may also notice this is specifically a Mk1 variant. For more information on this rifle and others, head on over to If you like the History In Firearms content, please consider supporting us on Patreon. All funds go to expanding and improving content from the project.