Type	Bolt-action rifle
Place of origin	United States

Service history

In service	1903–present
Wars	Philippine–American War Banana Wars Mexican Revolution World War I Irish war of independence Irish Civil War World War II Greek Civil War First Indochina War Chinese Civil War Korean War Cuban Revolution Hukbalahap Rebellion Algerian War  Vietnam War  Bay of Pigs Invasion Cambodian Civil War

Production history

Designer	Springfield Armory
Designed	1903
Produced	1903–1949
No. built	3,004,079

Specifications

Mass	8.7 lb (3.9 kg)
Length	43.2 in (1,100 mm)
Barrel length	24 in (610 mm)
Cartridge	.30-03; .30-06 Springfield
Action	Bolt action
Rate of fire	10–15 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity	2,910 ft/s (890 m/s)
Effective firing range	1,000 yards (910 m)
Maximum firing range	5,500 yards (5,000 m) with .30 M1 Ball cartridge
Feed system	5-round stripper clip, 25-round (Air Service Variant) Internal Box Magazine
Sights	Flip-up rear sight graduated to 2,700 yards (2,500 m), barleycorn-type front sight. M1903A3: Aperture rear sight, barleycorn-type front sight.
Blade type	Bayonet