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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:weapons
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gptkbp:action
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bolt-action
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gptkbp:barrel_length
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24 inches
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gptkbp:barrel_type
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gptkb:steel
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gptkbp:caliber
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gptkb:.30-06_Springfield
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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featured in films and video games.
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gptkbp:current_status
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collectible firearm
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gptkbp:design_date
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1901
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:Springfield_Armory
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gptkbp:feed_system
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5-round internal magazine
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gptkbp:firing_mechanism
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manual bolt-action
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gptkbp:historical_context
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Used extensively in both World Wars.
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gptkbp:historical_role
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symbol of American military history.
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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First standard-issue rifle for the U. S. military in .30-06 caliber.
First U. S. military rifle to use the .30-06 cartridge.
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gptkbp:historical_use
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sniper rifle in WWI and WWII.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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M1903 Springfield
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future rifle designs.
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gptkbp:length
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43 inches
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gptkbp:maintenance
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requires regular cleaning and care.
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Springfield_Armory
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gptkbp:material
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gptkb:wood
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gptkbp:modifications
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often sporterized by civilian owners.
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gptkbp:muzzle_velocity
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2,700 feet per second
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gptkbp:notable_features
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high accuracy
smooth action
strong construction
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:U._S._Marines
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gptkbp:performance
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very accurate for its time.
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gptkbp:produces
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over 1.3 million
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gptkbp:production_years
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1903-1957
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gptkbp:range
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800 yards
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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10-15 rounds per minute
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gptkbp:recoil
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moderate recoil.
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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gptkb:M1_Garand
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gptkbp:safety
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manual safety
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gptkbp:sights
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iron sights
open sights
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:M1903_A3
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gptkbp:training
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used in marksmanship training.
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gptkbp:trigger_type
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single-stage trigger
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gptkbp:type
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service rifle
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:M1903_A1
gptkb:M1903_A3
gptkb:M1903_A4
M1903 A1 with a different stock.
M1903 A3 with simplified features.
M1903 A4 sniper variant.
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gptkbp:weight
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8.7 pounds
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gptkbp:year_established
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1903
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:M1895_Target
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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