Posted on Aug 28, 2022
Recommended: The 1903 Springfield Rifle's Storied Military History
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Iams and Gross fought off the Cacos with their Springfields and continued to use their rifles to good effect even after the fighting evolved into a wild melee of hand-to-hand combat. Together, the three Marines opened the way for the capture of the fort and the destruction of the Caco force. For their bravery, the three would be awarded the Medal of Honor. For Butler, it would be his second Medal of Honor.
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The Legion Post I belong to has a rack full of them and they're all fully functional.
They were never demilled.
They were never demilled.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
Our American Legion Post, 208, Millis, MA also has a number of the 1903 Springfield's in out armory and all are also fully l functional. We use them also for example on Memorial day for firing salutes as well as carry them in our color Guard for many events. I've even had member of the AMVETS post in formation and taught them the manual of arms on the .03 Springfield. I may ad those weapons actually still do belong to the US Army and are in our care.
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MSG Thomas Currie
MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. - Try spinning the 1903 while marching in a column of fours -- then execute the old Counter March (this was before someone invented that crazy counter column march).
Oh, by the way, do it with the correct (14") bayonet mounted.
Oh, by the way, do it with the correct (14") bayonet mounted.
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