WW1 U.S. Springfield M1903 "All-Matching" 1916 Bolt Action Rifle (Original)

SKU: US SPRINGFIELD M1903 DATED 1916 RIFLE

Original/Reproduction: Original 

Availability: In-stock

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory

Date Manufactured: 1916

Model: M1903

Serial Number: 271231

Caliber: 30-06

Magazine: Five-round magazine

Barrel Length: 24 inch round

Total Length: 36 in 

Weight: 8.5 pounds

Bore Condition: 9.5/10

Action: Bolt

Effective firing range: 300-400 Yards

Elevation Setting

Sight: Aperture rear sight, blade type front sight.

Feed system:

Stock: Walnut

Sling: Leather

Condition: Mint

Price: $1800.00

Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL

Seller ID: JMW

Seller Code: 1200

Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.

Description 

Here is an near mint original, "All Matching", Manufactured in early 1916 (1-16 barrel date), this is an excellent example of an original U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 Springfield bolt action military service rifle.

History

The U.S. Springfield M1903, commonly referred to as the Springfield '03, is a bolt-action rifle that saw extensive use in World War I. The 1916-dated version of this rifle holds particular historical significance, as it represents one of the earlier production models crafted specifically to meet the demands of the Great War. The Springfield M1903 continued to serve well into WWII and remains a symbol of American rifle craftsmanship. Collectors and military history enthusiasts prize the 1916-dated versions for their historical value, marking them as early representations of American military engineering.

The M1903’s reputation for precision, durability, and power has cemented it as one of the most iconic rifles in U.S. military history, leaving a lasting legacy among firearms of the 20th century.