"A U.S. Patent Court found that the Army had violated Mauser’s patents and required the U.S. Army to pay the private Mauser manufacturer, Ludwig & Loewe/DWM patent royalties until war with Germany was declared some years later." This is what i found about it.
As the old saying goes, if you're going to steal, then steal from the best. Well the Americans did a very good job with that. The 03 is basically a Mauser 98 in all but name. There's a very tiny differences but overall they're so similiar they may as well be clones. Still that being said, it's a fabulous weapon, If I can't have a German Mauser 98 [I had one before but I had to part with it unfortunately] I won't complain with an 03. The main thing I don't like about the 03 are the sights. The Americans love apurture [aka peep] sights. Which is great at the range, But in battle... not so much. Though I do adore the .30-06 round. I know the M1 Garand is the star and it is an excellent gun, if I had to pick one in for battle, I would take the Garand, Still the 03 is a very fine weapon indeed. I usually don't like American stuff, I find their products tend to favour mass production over everything else, still The Springfield 1903 is a fine example of craftsmanship and one I would not be ashamed to have.
Now imagine fighting off waves of enemy's over a period of a few weeks with this thing. No fancy gloves or hearing protection either. Just some warm brews and cheap wine to help you get through it! RIP to the WW1 & 2 VETS legends.
It’s crazy, from the looks of it you must live near Scranton, Pa. I live about an hour from there. I collect guns as well, my most recent purchase being the 1903 Springfield dated 1921 which I got from cabelas in Hamburg.
One thing I just hate about old military rifles is the battle sights or just bottom zero is hundreds of yards. For instance the 03's Buffington sights are sight to 550 yards when in the down position. The Gew98 is the same way! Why does it only go down to 400 meters? Thats almost 6 feet of underhold! Like aim at the ground to hit someone in the head at 100 meters. WHY?????
People back then thought of using the rifle in long range volley fire formations, thats why they didnt care much about the short range. Oh, and certain rifles including the 1903 has magazine cutoff so u can use it as single shot rifle to preserve ammo, apparently.
@@Catgat37 yes very low. I’m not afraid to shoot it but from what I heard the whole myth comes from them not running proper ammo thought it and it being a non double heat treated battle and receiver. Is 150 grain good ?
@@BRB914 I heard that 150gr should be a safe bet. I am new to this myself. Just put a low serial number on layaway. From the research I have been doing, there were supposedly tests that were done using higher pressure rounds. Apparently this whole debate is almost as popular as the 45 ACP vs 9mm debate lol. I bought some Sellier and Bellot 150gr that is supposedly designed for M1 Garand, so would be lower pressure. Hopefully will be able to pick it up and put rounds through her this next weekend.
How was it bro !? I just shot mine for the first time this weekend. Steel and brass I ran through it. It shoots like an indestructible piece of artillery!
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So satisfying.
Probably the sexiest rifle next to the Gewher 98! It's also my favourite rifle!
What about the smle
What about the mosin
Almost as sexy as the k98k bolt wise.
tommy its pretty much a Mauser. America even got sued over it and lost.
Cody Clark no this is not true copyright laws didn't protect Germany. It is true that they tried to file a suit but they weren't successful.
Zack Musick they did win, but with the Germany being the enemy of the world and good old mix of American exceptionalism America never paid
"A U.S. Patent Court found that the Army had violated Mauser’s patents and required the U.S. Army to pay the private Mauser manufacturer, Ludwig & Loewe/DWM patent royalties until war with Germany was declared some years later." This is what i found about it.
So smooth!!!!
As the old saying goes, if you're going to steal, then steal from the best. Well the Americans did a very good job with that. The 03 is basically a Mauser 98 in all but name. There's a very tiny differences but overall they're so similiar they may as well be clones. Still that being said, it's a fabulous weapon, If I can't have a German Mauser 98 [I had one before but I had to part with it unfortunately] I won't complain with an 03. The main thing I don't like about the 03 are the sights. The Americans love apurture [aka peep] sights. Which is great at the range, But in battle... not so much.
Though I do adore the .30-06 round. I know the M1 Garand is the star and it is an excellent gun, if I had to pick one in for battle, I would take the Garand, Still the 03 is a very fine weapon indeed. I usually don't like American stuff, I find their products tend to favour mass production over everything else, still The Springfield 1903 is a fine example of craftsmanship and one I would not be ashamed to have.
Iirc the 1903 was based on the 1893 Mausers, not the 98s
Didn’t the 93 Mauser have only two locking lugs on the bolt? I’m counting three on my 1903, which is the same as the Mauser 98
That's a good way to trigger Fudds who don't understand the history of their rifles: "Hey man, nice Mauser!"
Tho Mauser did sue America for copying them which they did win
But why tho? Like I thought the sight on older 1903's are worse to use than what u essentially would call 1903A3?
I love Springfield rifles ❤️
The mighty boom of the granddaddy Springfield. My all time favorite bolt action
The 1903 is my favorite historical Bolt action rifle.so Nice
awesome weapon
Now imagine fighting off waves of enemy's over a period of a few weeks with this thing. No fancy gloves or hearing protection either. Just some warm brews and cheap wine to help you get through it! RIP to the WW1 & 2 VETS legends.
how someone can dislike this?
Gustavo, Gun haters and People that think Guns are the problem In America, Not the people.
LinkCanBackflip In my opinion , People have problems and cause problems, not guns
mauser fanboys
@@Huy-gn1eo mosin fanboys from russia
smle mklll and mklV fanboys
Yeah! The one and only Springfield. Awesome video, man.
One of the best rifle to bring into the battle against Imperial Japanese Army and SNLF, especially for sniping.
I love the Springfield M1903
Wow, Very Convenient, i just entered CZcams, about to search for a Springfield M1903 Video... Then i found this Video
That echo sounds powerful
Beautiful weapon
The cycling bolt sound is just as iconic as garand ping
Awesome rifle
I love the reload
It’s crazy, from the looks of it you must live near Scranton, Pa. I live about an hour from there. I collect guns as well, my most recent purchase being the 1903 Springfield dated 1921 which I got from cabelas in Hamburg.
Beautiful rifle !
Like your Vid--- happy to say I found a 1903 MK1 with the Petersen cut, original 1920 barrel.
Amazing rifle!
very beautiful gun
But the Springfield looks cool without the USMC scope.
I kinda wish this exact gun was in RDR1 and 2.
Get a M1903A3 for part 3? :DDD
Nice gun keep it up👌
Thank you! Will do
Cooler than the one in Call of duty world at war
It's my favourite rifle in Block Strike
Dude for a minute I thought those posts in the field were kids and I was freaking out.
Can you please tell me what brand of loaders are you using ?
So sweet. How much is one?
What a beautiful rifle
The bolt is somewhere the same as the Kar98k,especialy the safety
Well its a american mauser after all. Inspiration base and necessity
the bolt system looks similar to the Kar98K's one, right ?
Because it is, it's almost an EXACT copy of the Mauser action actually.
Call of Duty 1 and 2. Springfield Rifle.
I showed this to my friend
And he says it's Kar98K
Yes basically American made Kar98K.
Nice lighting
Where do you get all these guns
Should do a head to head video with the 1903 with the Mosin
V: head shoot
Sweet rifle man!
It could do with a bigger magazine - 10, or fifteen rounds?
I'm jealous now
12 Japanese Banzai chargers that were killed in Bataan with these rifles disliked this video.
A FEB do nosso Brasil utilizou essa arma na segunda guerra mundial
Cool Gun
One thing I just hate about old military rifles is the battle sights or just bottom zero is hundreds of yards. For instance the 03's Buffington sights are sight to 550 yards when in the down position. The Gew98 is the same way! Why does it only go down to 400 meters? Thats almost 6 feet of underhold! Like aim at the ground to hit someone in the head at 100 meters.
WHY?????
People back then thought of using the rifle in long range volley fire formations, thats why they didnt care much about the short range. Oh, and certain rifles including the 1903 has magazine cutoff so u can use it as single shot rifle to preserve ammo, apparently.
Its like a Mauser but american version
Shot white the double barrel
we're is the quahog rifle?
The brother of kar98k.little brother i mean beacause kar the best.
Of course this rifle is so sweet it is copy of a mauser ,you cant beat mauser can you?
Papa jims old gun
100 like
How much are you willing to part with that m1903?
estos mi videos me exitan :v
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far cry 2 player watching the video:*africa flashbacks*
1:33 is that a green screen lol
2023 ??
rear sight looks a bit crooked
What’s the safest ammo to run through this ? I just got a Springfield.
Was it a low serial number?
@@Catgat37 yes very low. I’m not afraid to shoot it but from what I heard the whole myth comes from them not running proper ammo thought it and it being a non double heat treated battle and receiver. Is 150 grain good ?
@@BRB914 I heard that 150gr should be a safe bet. I am new to this myself. Just put a low serial number on layaway. From the research I have been doing, there were supposedly tests that were done using higher pressure rounds. Apparently this whole debate is almost as popular as the 45 ACP vs 9mm debate lol. I bought some Sellier and Bellot 150gr that is supposedly designed for M1 Garand, so would be lower pressure. Hopefully will be able to pick it up and put rounds through her this next weekend.
How was it bro !? I just shot mine for the first time this weekend. Steel and brass I ran through it. It shoots like an indestructible piece of artillery!
@@BRB914 I am not the most accurate rifle shooter. My old eyes don't necessarily like the old Buckhorn sights on it. But the gun runs well.
How much do they cost?
A lot
Depending on condition they can go from about $800 plus.
Try mannlicher m1893
Re4
american mauser
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