Originally built for a different war, the M1903 Springfield wasn’t supposed to matter in WWII - but it did. We uncover how ...

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There has been confusion and speculation about the M1903 Springfield “Stripped for Air Service.” Documents from the National Archives explain the why, how many were made and how the “Air Service ’03” ...

This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Colman Andrews. The M1903 Springfield, a bolt-action rifle, was put into service in 1903.

Rifles are the backbone of any military. Infantry carries them, taking objectives and seizing goals. They’ve been the crux of […] ...

Arguably the best bolt action rifle ever employed by the U.S. military, the M1903 Springfield isn’t used today but it was in service for 60 years. A respectable run for any firearm. The M1903 was ...