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The vintage Springfield rifle Model 1903 was the main U.S. infantry rifle of First World War. It was bolt-operated from an internal magazine or experimental Pedersen device, chambered for .30-06 cartridge (often 173 grain vice 154 grain of M1 Garand, had a high reputation for accuracy, and selected "Star Gauge" versions were used into WWII and beyond as sniper rifles or for competitive shooting.