Springfield Armory (US Government) · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1943
| Weight (empty) | 4340 g (153.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1097 mm (43.19") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 853 m/s (2799 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3529 J (2603 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 730 m (798 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
The Springfield M1903A4 was the standard-issue sniper rifle of the United States Army during World War II, based on the M1903A3 infantry rifle fitted with a Weaver 330C (M73B1) 2.75x telescopic sight on a Redfield Junior mount. Unlike the Marine Corps' hand-tuned M1903A1 with Unertl 8x scopes, the Army's M1903A4 was a mass-produced sniper weapon with modest optics, reflecting the wartime need for quantity over precision. Approximately 28,365 M1903A4 rifles were produced by Remington from January...
Country of Origin: United States