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The Springfield Model 1873 was the Army’s standard issue rifle during the Indian Wars of the 1870s and 1880s. The rifle also saw service in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection. Today, it is a favorite weapon of gun collectors. The origins of the M1873 Springfield date back to the waning days of the Civil War.
4 de jul. de 2023 · Using data from a range of sources, including military records and government websites, 24/7 Wall St. identified standard-issue and other common infantry rifles issued by the U.S. Army throughout ...
3 de ago. de 2021 · An aside: Between 1866 and 1873 the Army issued trap-door Springfield rifles in .50-70 Musket, or .50 Gov’t., which hurled a 450-grain bullet at 1,260 fps. Springfield Carbines, introduced in 1870, fired the .50 U.S. Carbine, its 400-grain bullet clocking 1,200 fps. Neither saw action in a war.
25 de jun. de 2020 · Chosen through staff votes, these top 10 infantry rifles of all time were picked due to innovation, effectiveness, service life, impact on history and small-arms development.
Assigned to Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott ’s army, the unit fought in the Mexico City Campaign. At the Battle of Cerro Gordo, the Riflemen lost 13 men killed and 71 wounded, among them Maj. Sumner. On September 13, elements of the regiment made up the storming party on the fortress of Chapultepec outside of the enemy capital.
9 de abr. de 2021 · American units that participated in the international relief column included the U.S. Army’s 9th and 14th Infantry Regiments and a contingent of U.S. Marines, all armed with Krag rifles.
4 de sept. de 2020 · The Barrett M82. A beast among precision rifles, this semi-automatic .50-caliber has an effective range of 1,900 yards. Enter the Barrett M82. A beast among precision rifles, this semi-automatic .50-caliber has an effective range of 1,900 yards. If manning a shoulder-fired .50 sounds about as coveted a position as a crash-test dummy, it should be.