Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Daily Gun Pictures Presents: 1903 Springfield U.S. Army Infantry Rifle

Specifications:
Type: Bolt Action.
Country of Origin: The United States of America (USA).
Caliber: 30,06 (7.62 x 63mm).
Capacity: 5-Rounds.
Muzzle Velocity: Approximately 2,700 fps.
Rate of Fire: 10 Rounds Per Minute.
Gained famed in 1918 in the famous battle of Belleau Woods.
U.S. Marines were able to stop enemy forces on counter attack at 700 to 800 yards.
Era: World War 1 through the Korean War.


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