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Springfieldrifle

Bolt-Action Rifles · United States · 1903
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Springfieldrifle

Springfield rifle
Springfield rifle Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
75
Reliability
90
Stopping Power
70
Durability
95
Ergonomics
60
Optics-Readiness
10
Calibre Versatility
30
Build Quality
90
Cost-Effectiveness
95
Origin United States
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1903–1930
Operators53 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
73
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
13/101
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
99/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
75
Reliability
90
Stopping Power
70
Durability
95
Ergonomics
60
Optics-Readiness
10
Calibre Versatility
30
Build Quality
90
Cost-Effectiveness
95
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Springfield rifle
Production
1903–1930
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year1903
  • Service Entry Year1903
  • Weight (Empty)3.9 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge.30-06 Springfield
  • Calibre7.62 mm
  • Case Length63 mm
  • Bullet Weight10.1 g
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity853 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)600 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
▤Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1903Production started
  2. 1914First deployment: World War I
  3. 1930Production ended
123
years in service
27
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 53 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
An internal magazine is a pistol magazine that is contained within the grip and loaded from within the firearm.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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