Minute of Mae: U.S. Springfield 1903
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When I was 9 years old, I wanted a BB gun for Christmas, but my Mom said "NO" because kids get hurt with them. Christmas morning, I unwrapped a long bundle and found a 1903-A3. We went out that afternoon and I shot it until I got a bloody shoulder. (Maybe 100 rounds) I am 71 now and still have it.
At least with a real gun, the young you knew for a sure fact not to point it at anybody
@@hawkingstar1698 One of several lessons still with me today.
@@myfavoritemartian1 this was a good story to hear. thank you for sharing it!
Congratulations! Right now I’m a teenager and I have a BB gun M1903A3, real wood and all.
damn wow, old guy, but I hope you enjoyed that buds. I'd be pretty happy to get something like that as a present.
"The action feels _suspiciously_ like a Mauser." Oh Mae, the wars you'll start in the comments section by saying this. Excellent video all the same!
war were declared
why? It's a Mauser. Mauser took them to court and won. Does anybody actually dispute this? I mean, it's a fantastic rifle, and is you were going to copy an action back then, Mauser was the obvious choice.
@@mmclaurin8035 Not sure why you’re taking this comment seriously, but people *will* always argue over pointless minutiae if given the opportunity.
Well, it IS a Mauser action!
@@mmclaurin8035 Still not a bad choice today
Springfield - "Can I copy your homework?"
Mauser - "mmm I guess. Just make sure you change enough so the teacher won't notice"
Springfield - "lol"
Ok teacher note it, but honestly Springfield did it better
"suspiciously like a Mauser." Your patent joke was on target
What about the Spitzer bullet patent?
That's the coolest Gewehr 98 I've ever seen.
*1893 , I fixed it for you
You bite your tongue
@@Odin029 hahaha
@@wesleygay8918 the 93 didn’t have a safety lug, nor did it have a cock-on-open action. Maybe you should hold your tongue.
@Evan Langston yeah? Well the best BJs arn't German and the best anal isn't Russian, SoOoOOOoOoOo......?
The one downvote is Paul Mauser
"But those are stories for another day"
As in it'll take a whole day to show Mae loading and emptying an air service Springfield. Day of Mae, if you will
The A4 variety was also used as a sniper rifle had a mounted scope.
Probably she was talking about the M1917.
@@presidentlouis-napoleonbon8889 the M1917 was a completely different action. She is probably referencing the air service, the original chamber in the original 1903 .30 caliber round. Maybe even the M03A1, M03A2, M03A3, ans M03A4 variants. Or maybe the experimental versions with the periscope stock, the WWI sniper variants, or even the Pederson device.
@@colemanmoore9871 Well, not *completely* different, it was another Mauser derivative.
I've never been more jealous of one single person in my life, more than I have of Mae.
This is one of my favourite guns.
Ha I got one to but its been in my grandpa’s safe for like idk how long but it needs to be cleaned bc the barrel has rusted a little
Went to a mom-and-pop sports store in the mountains in California. They had a 55-gallon drum full of these in a corner in varying conditions for $100 apiece back in '93.
Aww, man. I wouldn't have been able to take advantage of that seeing as I was only 1 at the time.
Wish we could go back to those days!
"The action feels suspiciously like a Mauser" - ha ha... yes, well, hard to bring a lawsuit with a war on and all... :)
I'm in love both her and the Springfield
The Smith Corona version of the 1903 Springfield had a peep sight in the rear with other changes for mass production. Despite all the M1 Garand rifles and M1 Carbines, the need for bolt action rifles for all the services including the Navy and Coast Guard required the Springfield 1903 rifle go back into production. All the 2.2 MILLION M1917 Enfields were also used up in WW2 for Lend Lease or for American troops in North Africa like the rear area artillery troops and others.
Often times it doesn't matter if you have the latest semiautomatic rifle. However, in mass mobilization having a good solid bolt action rifle for training, guard duty, rear area service and for shore parties for the Air Force, Navy or Coast Guard is perfectly adequate as long as a few submachine guns and other automatic weapons are available per squad or platoon. This leaves the more modern semiautomatic rifles for frontline infantry soldiers. We often forget the enormous numbers of rifles the Navy, Coast Guard and rear area Army service forces and Army Air Forces troops needed to defend themselves against any variety of enemy threats or tasks.
My first rifle was a 1903a3 made by Smith Corona. I bought it for $100 in 1977 when I was 15. What a rifle!! I sold it some years later when WW2 30.06 surplus ammo started to dry up. I wish I had it today! I enjoy your videos. Thank you!
Saw 1903 and Mae and I dropped what I was doing.
"Mauser" I'll check in the comments in the morning for the rage that you prompted. :D
I onced cleaned a 1903 for a friend of my son. When we took it to the range I shot it with a near perfect x ring with the first shot. A great rifle.
Oh yes, the M1903 Springfield. It never gets old. A great, universal, short rifle. The primary U.S. standard rifle.
The M1903 Springfield bolt-action rifle makes the M1917 Enfield the most underrated Mauser rifle of the US military.
So who else misses the shot of Mae's 100 yard shot groups?
You can still find them in the full episodes
I have a 1903 A3 configured with a replica scope to be an A4 clone. Love it. Very smooth, accurate and a blast to shoot.
I like the A3, where the rear sight was moved from in front of the bolt to the rear of the bolt.
Keep 'em coming Mae! Best minute on UA-cam!
We used to spin these in drill team in high school ROTC. Heavy and sturdy, especially with the barrels filled with lead.
This is my favorite video from C&Rsenal. My favorite battle rifle fired by Mae who expresses such joy when done is the icing on my cake.
I really do enjoy watching Mae. She handles herself really well around a firearm. Not many women and some men can do as well. Bravo, Mae. You are cool.
Now imagine fighting off waves of enemy's over a period of a few weeks with this rifle. 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.
Another good one. After much thought, I approve of the focus from the barrel to Mae.
I love my '03A3. It does have a bit of a kick, as you say, though. It's still tac driving accurate and a blast to shoot.
Do you have a "minute" video with M1917? - Nevermind, I found it.
I have an exam in like 1 hour, thanks for the video. I desperately needed something to distract myself and stop worrying so much
interesting....
@@presidentlouis-napoleonbon8889 Worst of all, it's philosophy class
@@7.62x38mmR Your thinking! They cant say your wrong :-)
It went well
@@7.62x38mmR Glad to hear that. My math tutor claimed that he could have gotten far better test results out of his students if he had been allowed to give them vodka shots.
I love the American Mauser.
I have my own one of these from WW2. It does suspiciously feel like a Mauser... 👀
Gooooooooooo Mae.
The WW2 version with the scant stock is the best one they ever made. What a rifle!
This is honestly one of the most beautiful .30-06 bolt action rifles in the US military. To think that a fine bolt action rifle such as this through so many modifications and customization during its time from becoming a sniper rifle, to having an extended 25 round magazine, and to having a device that turned it a semi-auto rifle.
the reason she says technically not the original 1903 is cause it went through a lot of modifications by world war 1 including being rechambered for the .30-06 round in 1906 prior to that year it was chambered in .30-03
Does piss me off to no end how American milsurp has been priced out so only collectors or wealthy can have them.
Serfs don't get to carry around arms. Well, nothing had changed\/(-_-)\/
Truly is the end of the era of WW1 surplus. No longer viable anymore...
It's called "You should have bought it sooner". Supply doesn't wait for you to buy it with the demand it is in, it's basic economics...
@@axelpatrickb.pingol3228 that is some of it, but I think they may be referring to the CMP, and buying surplus guns back from the government, obsolete rifles go for outrageous prices and kinda always had. Considering how many millions of these rifles were made it is a bit questionable. So not just now, but decades ago.
There's always Rock Island Auction, you may get lucky, I know I have a few times. Or even a local shop.
Oh awesome! Thanks
it actually is a Mauser, just a modified one to handle the more powerful 30-06. if you're wondering how Springfield got the patent from Mauser, that was before the U.S considered going to war with Germany in WW1.
nice. was issued one in ROTC back in the day. Thanks for posting :)
No pistol grip. Get yourself a 1903A1 with a "C" stock. Especially with the pre-war version of the stock. The pistol grip and nice, high comb turn the straight stock '03 into a whole different rifle.
I want (another) one!
looks great
Thank you fir the content
Always wanted one of these
As I understand it, the Mauser aspects were acknowledged and properly licensed by Springfield right from the start... The confusion comes from a later patent infringement claim NOT over the rifle design, but the 30-06 cartridge's use of an unlicensed Spitzer type bullet.
Which the US would've gotten away with if they hadn't illegally seized the spitzer patent during the war.
@@jabaier2 Well, they had a pretty good argument that making the bullet pointy wasn't a valid patent. (Too basic a concept, and it had been done before Spitzer.) But, since the Krauts were denied their day in court because of WWI, there was a summary judgement in their favor afterward without regard to the merits of the case.
The US played 250.000$ in royalties to mauser despite arguing that they changed it up , I couldn't find anything on the bullet design you mentioned but it's a fact that the US illegaly copied the m98's action
Two different lawsuits.
I love the 1903!
It is a Mauser. The US Government ended up paying royalties to Mauser for patent infringement.
The US approached Mauser to negotiate payment long before WWI. The lawsuit came from DWM over pointed bullets and stripper clips
Mae, you need to find the A2 version of the Springfield 1903. That one came with something of a pistol grip. The basic and A3 (peep sight) version didn't. If I remember correctly, the A4 Sniper version had the pistol grip too, but I'd have to refer to my manual to refresh my memory. It helps to have a copy of those on hand, lol.
Awesome footage 👍
A story for another day indeed. Please write that story soon.
"Suspiciously like a mauser" I wonder why...
In the first Three minutes of release I love it. Good night and I hope your all having a great day and even better Thursday. Enjoy your videos and keep them in the 5 min range please.
I love these little mini videos, it is like a cliffs notes for the primer. half the time I end up going back and watching the full episode *loads 1903 episode*
@@tenofprime I watch more often than not. Great day to you @tenofprime
Minutes of Mae: One woman repeatedly trying to take out the world's most frightening squirrel.
This is M1903 Springfield Rifle the Greatest Bolt Action Rifle
The greatest bolt action rifle pre-1940 the Americans adopted? I can agree. Outside of that, Gewher 98’s hands down.
Like mine but the sights , rear and especially front , are extremely fragile and unprotected.. was easy to damage elk hunting , probably easier in combat.
Thanks for that comment, I just now understood the real use for the hooded sight!
@@Hashashin_Fidayin yeah I actually broke my front blade right off elk hunting. Would suck in combat.
@@Hashashin_Fidayin agreed although legend is your suppose to remove that front sight cover before shooting so you can get more light in your sight. However the No.10 front sight cover is a excellent answer to not jave to remove the front aight protector, you can leave that one on cause its so large especially with the No.6 front sight vs the No.10 front sight.
Springfield actually had to pay Mauser for the design for a number of years.
Awesome video!
Yay!!!! Minute of MAE!!!!!!!
I had an '03 Mark 1 that was beat to hell but it was really a sweet shooter at the range.
Great video
It's flawless
Hope to buy one soon.
The shirt is very appropriate for being outdoors on May 6, when so many colorful Spring flowers are in bloom. Lookin' good Mae. You sure have a great job.
Well done Mae, good video.
Love them so much I got two
The reason this rifle "feels like a Mauser" is why I own several Mausers.
Eyy it's a minute of Maee
I love the 1903
I would have to say the best actions I have seen are Mauser and the Lee-Enfield's. The Mauser wins in terms of how comfortable it is to work it moves like it's a hit knife skimming some butter.
I just found this channel and I like it! Now there’s a shootin babe! As a fan of the great military surplus rifles, what would a rifle in this condition cost these days?
😜🤔
I loved this gun ever since my childhood
Fighting the huns while simultaneously paying them royalties for the bolt used to kill them
Beautiful gun. Could use a flamethrower bayonet though.
You are great with firearms. I think shooting to full size round like a 30-06. Makes me think of my poor shoulder. Lol
Nice serial number. Right above the recommended firing 800000 serial number due to heat treatment. My is a 69xxx range.
My American Legion Post has these. Someone thought it would be a good idea to paint the blank rounds bright red so the brass would be easier to find after a 21 gun salute. Yeah.....that didn't workout so well. Fortunately I was a Gunners Mate in the Navy and was able to dislodge the brass and give all their rifles a thorough cleaning. Never got to fire one. "What do you mean 10 rifles? I swear there were only 9!"
I wonder how many of these are in storage on U.S. bases?
Good question. Sometimes jazzed-up Springfields are used as parade weapons, but I think even for that use Garands are more common.
@@stevekaczynski3793 I was actually refering to what is in all those quonset huts on bases. Appears to be enough square footage to store everything the DOD ever made. Minus some surplused items.
Sorry, but apart from some museum pieces, or ceremonial rifles, those things are long gone.
The 1903 is now an $800.00+ rifle.
Cool!!! Tks
WHAT!!! No Mae target cheesecake???? ~_~ I feel vaguely cheated at that... ^~^
My grandfather used one in the service
I am crushing so hard on Mae she's so cool
Uh... to the informtion of c&rsenal. The springfield is an amercin design-mauser copy bolt action rifle
Speed.
Great video! Looks like you are shooting a lower serial number gun, I think it is in the 800,000 range, do you think the concern about barrel/receiver integrity of the low serial number guns is warranted?
Oh please God let this woman be real and not some cruel trick of CGI...
love you mae ; )
All hail the all-poweeful algorithm!
A great rifle! I prefer the 1903 over the A3.
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"The action feels suspiciously like a Mauser " well it is a Mauser action
That’s the joke
Why did I barely find these vids?! Great content 👌 I'm binging them all
What some of what the early troops went into the Pacific in WW II with.
Per my late Dad.
Always on target. 👍☕😎
GLORIOUS GERMAN ENGINEERING.
And they still kick like a mule.
What a beauty,......rifle is nice also.
Thanks Mae ❤
Nice. Could you please also shoot any old husqvarna rifles?
M 1903A3 Springfield had a front sight blade guard. 🤔
That is a front sight protector meant to prevent damage during storage and transport. It was not meant to be left of the rifle when firing.
Sweet rifle! (and the shooter too lol)
i wish you would describe accuracy, even just a blub
The problem is that it wasn’t measured very clearly or consistently at the time and there is really no good way to measure it today.
Every gun they do for the show is at least 100 years old. All of the correct military ammo has degraded to the point that it no longer gives an accurate idea of what the accuracy was. None of the equipment to manufacture new ammo to exact original spec exists. Even if an equivalent load could be made and they found a pristine rifle, it would still only be a sample size of one.
Default expectation for service rifles of that era is about 3-5 MOA.
A pretty girl shooting pretty guns. Love it