250 Years of Marine Corps Service Rifles

[shanneba]

Since its founding in 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned a distinguished reputation as one of the world's premier naval infantry forces. This legacy is built on an unwavering fighting spirit, strict adherence to the highest standards, and formidable marksmanship skills. This legacy was forged in combat using a tool of warfare that has evolved dramatically over the last 250 years - the rifle.


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250 Years of Marine Corps Service Rifles

 

[Annihilator]

Since its founding in 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned a distinguished reputation as one of the world's premier naval infantry forces. This legacy is built on an unwavering fighting spirit, strict adherence to the highest standards, and formidable marksmanship skills. This legacy was forged in combat using a tool of warfare that has evolved dramatically over the last 250 years - the rifle.


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250 Years of Marine Corps Service Rifles

Great article, enjoyed reading it, thanks!

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

just over 40 years ago i was going to join the marines...................they couldn't convince me that i would go where (motor pool) i was joining for. iirc i'd be sent to ca for basics as i'm on this side of the mississippi river

 

[Jsimon78]

I should look into it. Coming from a member of the Marine Corps League it’s always interesting. Too bad the Corps medical me while I was trying to get in.

 

[Shibadog]

Good article but some info is off. The latter model Springfields were ALL rifled. The M1 was “self reciprocating”? Also, the Vietnam era Marines I know were NOT happy swapping their 14’s for the new Mattel .

 

[USMC6094]

They skipped the Krag, which shows me they weren't concerned about the entire history of the service rifles we've used.
A good article, yes, but a complete article, NO.