• U.S. Model 1903

    Adopted as the U.S. Magazine Rifle, Caliber .30, Model 1903, the rifle underwent a series of changes over the next two years. Changes to the sights, bayonet, and stock resulted in the outline that is now so familiar to generations of American servicemen, shooters, and collectors. By January 1906, approximately 200,000 rifles had been built by Springfield Armory and Rock Island Arsenal when it was decided to modify the .30 M1903 cartridge to use a pointed spitzer bullet.

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  • U.S. Model 1903A3

    In 1942 a simple aperture rear sight replaced the complicated M1905 sight of the Model 1903, and the rifle's designation became the U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, Model 1903A3. The 1903A3 displayed a lower level of detail work and finish--machine marks are obvious on the receivers and barrels--and they received a rough, Parkerized finish. To reduce costs even further, many 1903A3s were fitted with barrels having two-groove rather than four-groove rifling.<!--end paragraph-->

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  • U.S. Model 1903A4

    The U.S. Rifle, Sniper, Model 1903A4 guns were assembled from Remington 1903A3 rifles selected for their superior accuracy, fitted with pistol-grip stocks, and scoped with Weaver 330C telescopic sights. (Model 1903A4 rifles will also be found fitted with a semi-pistol grip, the so-called "scant" stock.) No front or rear sights were fitted, the bolt handle was bent to clear the scope, and the magazine had to be loaded with individual rounds because the scope mount did not allow the use of chargers. It was the standard U.S. More