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Officially designated as the United States Rifle, Caliber .30-06, Model of 1903 and referred by the troops as the “03” and or simply as the “Springfield”, the M1903 Springfield is an American magazine fed, bolt-action repeating rifle. It served as the main infantry rifle of US forces during World War 1, and it remains popular today as a civilian firearm, historical collector's piece, competitive shooting rifle, and military drill rifle. The M1903 has seen frontline service in nearly twenty wars in a period of 70 years.

Following During the Spanish-American War, the US Army sought to replace the Springfield , armed with Model 1892-99 Krag–Jørgensen after the Spanish Army inflicted rifles, suffered massive casualties on US by Spanish forces armed with the German-designed Spanish Mauser Model 1893rifles. Despite the war being a victory for the US, military officials were disappointed with the performance of the Krag–Jørgensen. After a number of evaluations were completed in by Springfield Armory, the Mauser system was deemed a superior design , and the development of the Springfield Model 1903 a new rifle began. <refname = "1903 background article"> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1903_Springfield#Background/ Wikipedia entry article on backgroundthe M1903 Springfield] </ref>

Two prototypes were made throughout US Chief of Ordinance Adelbert Buffington authorized the development, then-federally owned Springfield Armory to begin working up a prototype rifle. The first prototype Springfield produced would be the US Rifle Model 1900 .30 Prototype , which had designs incorporating design elements incorporated from both the Krag–Jørgensen and Spanish Mauser Model 1893 . This prototype also featured an exposed magazine and follower, and a magazine cut-off styled after the Lee-Enfield. The Model 1900 prototype would be rejected, and a second prototype would be introduced a year later. The US Rifle Model 1901 .30 Prototype which ditched the exposed magazine and follower in favor of a Mauser-style internal magazine, and incorporated additional features from the Mauser 1893 and Gewehr 98 at a length rifles. The 1901 prototype was almost accepted, but additional changes were requested by Chief of 30”Ordinance Buffington's successor William Crozier. The final design had the rifle shortened down to from a length of 24” 30 inches to create a 24 inches, creating an infantry long gun with the ability to act as a carbine for cavalry troops . A spike-type rod bayonet was added to the design, with storage in the addition fore end of the turn-bolt designstock. Due to the This new design similarities of the Gewehr 98was accepted, officially adopted as the US Government was taken to court by Mauser Werke and paid $250United States Rifle,000 USD ($7Caliber .2M USD as of 2020) in royalties30, Model 1903, and entered production that same year. <refname = "informational video othias"> [https://enwww.wikipediayoutube.org/wikicom/M1903_Springfield#Development/ Wikipedia entry watch?v=Jhh4wIS6zMI C&Rsenal's video on the M1903 Springfield Development] </ref>

During World War IBy January 1905 over 80, 000 of the M1903 1903 pattern rifles with rod bayonets had been produced at Springfield saw service with Armory. However, President Theodore Roosevelt objected to the American Expeditionary Force alongside design of the M1917 American Enfield due sliding rod-type bayonet, stating that he believed it to be too flimsy for combat use. All 1903 pattern rifles had to be re-tooled with bayonet lugs to improperly forged receiversallow mounting of the M1905 pattern blade bayonet. In addition, a new pattern of ladder sight was added. This caused serious injury The retooling was almost complete when it was decided another change would be made, this time to the user ammunition. During the development and modifications experimentation process for the M1903, pointed ammunition had begun to remedy see use over in Europe. These new cartridges were a marked improvement over the problem were made at Serial Noold roundnosed ammo. 800,000 at A new 'Spitzer' pattern pointed cartridge was developed for the Springfield Armory and Serial Norifle to replace the current .30 caliber bottlenosed rounds. This new cartridge would be the 'Caliber . 28530,507 at Rock Island Arsenal resulting in Model of 1906', more commonly known as the infamous “Low.30-Number” M1903 Springfield06, one of the most legendary cartridges in American firearms history. The . Its 30-06 would go on to see use as in a sniper rifle used wide array of rifles and machine guns, and would remain in standard US military service up until the M1913 Warner & Swasey Telescopic Musket Sight by adoption of the US Army 7.62 NATO cartridge. The .30-06 remains a popular caliber with civilian and the Winchester A5 Telescope by the USMCrecreational shooters. <refname = "informational video shooting usa"> [https://thecmpwww.orgyoutube.com/sales-and-service/m1903-m1903a3-rifle-information/ Civilian Marksmanship Program entry watch?v=a9rJe1iK7vI Shooting USA's video on the M1903 Springfield Low Numbers] </ref>

In World War II, the shortage of the M1 Garand would allow the M1903 Despite Springfield to see frontline service by the US Army and US Marine Corps on both Theatres Armory's use of war. In 1941a two-piece firing pin, 1942a unique magazine cut-off, and 1943 it other design alterations, the M1903 was used as still clearly a standard infantry rifle until it was gradually replaced by Mauser-derived design. In addition, the M1 Garand. It was also used as a grenadier’s rifle Springfield had been designed for use with stripper clips, and invention that Mauser also held the M1 Grenade Launcher due to its ability to fire high pressure cartridgespatents on. <ref> [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EbQdPcxweI/ TFB video on Grenadier] </ref> The sniper variants Chief of the Springfield rifle Ordinance Crozier would include the M1903A1, M1903A3contact Mauser in spring of 1904, and M1903A4. The M1903A3 variant had after some negotiations the original M1905 leaf sight replaced with a rear aperture peep sighttwo parties would come to an agreement: Mauser would receive 75 cents per rifle made, but the M1903A4 variant had the rear aperture peep sight and front sight removed. The US Army and USMC had different variants and scopes 50 cents for use as a sniper rifleevery 1,000 stripper clips made. The Army utilized All totaled, the A4 using the Weaver Model 330 2.4xUS government would end up paying Mauser $200, while the USMC retained the A1 and used the Unertl 8x. <ref> [https://www000 in royalties.youtube.com/watch?v=8kO867TRAwQ&t=710s/ Forgotten Weapons on Springfield Sniping Rifles] </ref>

The M1903 Springfield would see more frontline service until By the 1970stime of U. As S. entry into World War I, a total of 843,239 of todaythese rifles had been produced at Springfield Armory and Rock Island Arsenal. However, it remains there was a popular rifle amongst civiliansproblem: subjection to excessive temperatures during heat-treating was causing receivers to become brittle. This was a huge problem, drill teamsas an improperly forged receiver could blow out, hunterscausing serious injury to the user. An investigation found that many forges did not have the proper instrumentation needed to accurately read temperatures inside the furnaces. Pyrometers were installed in December 1917 to accurately measure temperatures during the forging process. The change was made at approximately serial No. 800, 000 at Springfield Armory and historical collector’s pieceserial No.285,507 at Rock Island Arsenal. This situation resulted in “Low-Number” M1903 Springfields being regarded as unsafe for use.<ref name = "Low-number Springfields">[https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/m1903-m1903a3-rifle-information/ Civilian Marksmanship Program's statement on low-number M1903 rifles]</ref>

An Elegant elegant and Gentle gentle aura emits is always emitting from Springfield as always. Her design follows a general color palette of bluered, white, red and white blue (a nod to the American Flagflag's Primary Colorsprimary colors).

She has green eyes and long brown brownish-orange hair, with sidelocks done up into hair rings and the remainder done into in separate twin tails tied with bluered, white, red and white blue stripped ribbons. She has green eyes and wears a blue blazer, patterned to resemble a Military Academy Cadetmilitary academy cadet's Parade Uniform parade uniform, but worn akin to the a Revolutionary War Uniformuniform. An embroidered pattern similar to those found in on a US Army Officer "Special Evening Dressspecial evening dress" could can be seen on both ends of the blazer's sleeves. The Blazer blazer is held in place by a gold chain (, tied on the second pair of buttons just above the chest, a . A white sash is slung over the blazer (of , on which also holds hangs a Turkish Ottoman M1903 Bayonet), a . A long red ribbon is tied at the back and , partnered with a long skirt. Underneath, she wears a white long -sleeved white shirt with a small red ribbon tied around the collar, a pair of white gloves, white trousers , and a pair of tall brown laced boots. The Rifle rifle she carries is the M1903A1 "C-Stock" variant.

Her café skin outfit is exclusively shown only when entering the base café, or in costume/digimind story involvements where stories involving Springfield is in working at the Cafécafé.

Unlike her default skin, it departs from the blue-red-white -blue color palette , and shows she sports a more casual white and brown palette depicting typical of a typical barista.Her hair is done into up in a more casual ponytail , tied with a big black -and -white striped ribbon, but she still keeping keeps her signature side locks and hair rings. She wears a similar white long sleeved shirtto her standard uniform, with the red ribbon around the collar is replaced with a blue sailor uniform ribbon,a . A brown apron with two large pockets is placed on topworn over her outfit. While her Her white trousers are replaced with a pair of blue trousers.

Exclusive only during to the [[Valhalla|VA-11 HALL-A]] collaboration event, it features a similar design to the Café skin her café outfit but with some clothes items replaced, showing a more bartender look than previouslyas opposed to that of a barista.

Springfield's hair is now affixed in a low ponytail with her signature side locks and hair rings removed, making her long hair flow down her back reaching until it reaches her thighs. Her hair is secured with a chrome-blue ribbon. The white long -sleeved shirt is retained , but the blue sailor uniform ribbon has been replaced by a chrome blue necktie , and the brown apron has been swapped out for a black vest. Additionally her , instead of trousers are swapped for she now sports a blue-black skirt tied with a ribbon tied in the front.

Her first player obtainable skin, initially released during the 2016 (2018 EN) 'Halloween Carnival Limited Time Gacha' limited-time gacha. She is featured as a "Classical Witchstereotypical witch". Worn during said the Halloween party in at the Griffin base.

She maintains her default skin 's hair style albeit , however it is now covered up by a large witch's hat. This skin features Springfield sports a brown slit dress for Springfield , exposing her right leg and a portion of her bosom. A black cloak is worn on her back and covers , covering her shoulders. Underneath , she wear wears black stockings paired with brown shoes. A brown double -strapped belt is worn around her waist , accompanied by a long yellow ribbon. She carries along with her is a picnic basket with a bottle with of unknown contents inside, and a black cat is sleeping peacefully under her petting hand. In her damage CG , it is revealed that the contents of her basket were , in fact , more candy. Her rifle is slung on over her right shoulder while holding a piece of candy, of which she would offer offers to the commander upon interacting.(see Live2D)

Springfield's second obtainable skin. Featured as part of the 2016 (2018 EN) Christmas Costumes Special to be purchased . Purchasable from Kalina's Shop. Worn by Springfield during said festivities and following Christmas Partiesparties, and previously took on the role of as well has during her tenure as Secret Santa.

Showcasing a Christmas motif, Springfield wears a Crimson Hood crimson hood with multiple snowflake pattern patterns along the edges and the hood. Her hair is now arranged into a long braid reaching just past her waist and is rested resting over her left shoulder, some of reaching just past her hair that was not left out of the braid has been tied up near the tips is left to rest on her right shoulderwaist. For her top, she wears a white long -sleeved white sweater complimented by a short brown short skirt. Her legs are covered by black-brown stockings, as for her feet she has . She wears a pair of tall brown strapped heel boots, while her hands have a pair of brown gloves on. A brown belt can be observed on hangs from her hips, and shown on her damaged CG that behind the hood, on her left hip that it's actually side is a brown satchel. She carries around her rifle and a white sack filled with presents(see story). A notable feature attached Attached to her riffle rifle are a mistletoe and a bell tied with a red ribbon. Regardless if damaged or not , she'll always keep her rifle raised and the mistletoe above her head. She carries a standard M1903 variant with this skin.

Her third obtainable skin, showcases her Springfield in a formal evening dress, it . It was initially part of the 2017 (2018 on the ENserver) 'Prairial's Allure Limited Time Gacha' limited-time gacha. Her formal dress was worn during Griffin's Anniversary anniversary and Formal Eventsformal events.

For formal these high-class events, Springfield has arranged her hair into a bun while still keeping her signature side locks and hair rings , with some white and blue jasmines arranged onto it. Her evening gown, promotes a an overall blue overall motif with only her lower torso featuring a touch of black shade. A Rose rose is pinned on her dress as an ornament. In her damage art , the flowers are shown to have their petals shed due to battle damage. She also wears a pair of black gloves and blue heeled shoes. She carries a chrome-plated M1903, modified and used for use by ceremonial guards or for parades.

Her fourth obtainable skin, has been showcased in the 2017 "'The Young Girls and the Sea" Limited Time Gacha' limited-time gacha. Worn during their Griffin's visit to the sea.

Springfield has her hair done in her signature hairstyle , albeit this time covered with a white sun hat decorated with blue ribbons. She wears a white long -sleeved white shirt, with both sleeves rolled up, it's . The upper buttons unbuttoned are undone and it's the lower half has been rolled up and tied up, exposing her midriff. Her shirt is damped with sweat, making it slightly see-through , and a pair of sunglasses is hanged are hanging on the open shirt. Below, a thin see-through towel is tied around her waist as cover , but failing it fails to conceal her legs from the bright sun. Underneath is a white two -piece bikini with blue straps and blue lining on the side. For her feet, she's chosen a pair of white sandals decorated with white lilies. She carries a large white beach umbrella and a blue cooler with in her left arm , and her rifle is slung onto over her right shoulder. By observing her damage art, it appears that she's either carrying a M1903A1 with a "Scant" Stock or a M1903 with the original "S-stock".

*With her housewife character setting demeanor and kind personality, the community nickname for Springfield is "Raifu"（太太）(太太), a combination of the words 'rifle' and 'waifu'.*During World War 1, Springfield Armory would release the M1903 Springfield Mk. 1. This version of the rifle featured a slot cut into the left-hand side of the receiver. This slot was meant to have been issued with act as an ejection port for the Pedersen Device for the planned Spring 1919 Offensive of WWI. This attachment which , a specialized insert that replaced the normal bolt of and allowed the rifle was capable of converting it user to fire a pistol caliber (.30-18 or 7.62x20 Longue) round caliber pistol cartridges semi-automatically to increase the soldier's overall suppressive firepower while crossing nofrom a 40-man's land and into the enemy trench lineround detachable magazine. The magazine itself is placed diagonally to the right of the receiver and holds 40 rounds of ammo. Unfortunately, the The war ended before being the Pedersen Device could be delivered to American Armies armies in Europe, and the devices were mothballed until the order was given for their destruction. Very As a result, very few survive today. <refname = "pedersen device">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M637KpEP1_E Youtubevideo detailing the Pedersen Device]</ref>*The M1903 Springfield 'Air Service' model was introduced in response from to the US Army Air Service 's request for a backup weapon that could be used in case of machine gun failure in the midst of an aerial engagement. Being a cut-down M1903 equipped with a 25-round magazine and modified sights, Historians historians have often erroneously referred to the rifle as a "survival" rifle, as recent . Recent archival digging has revealed its true purpose as an actual a backup weapon in aerial combat, though the pilots and /or their rear-gunners would have preferred to see something along the lines of a semi-auto sporting rifle from the time such as a Remington Model 8. <refname = "air service model video">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8KR8vzMBak Youtubevideo on the M1903 Air Service rifle]</ref> *Originally, Springfield was the first payment award on CN/TW/KR server. With the First Payment award change on July 2018 , Springfield is no longer the reward T-doll and cannot be obtained this way again.