The termSpringfield rifle may refer to any one of several types ofsmall arms produced by theSpringfield Armory inSpringfield, Massachusetts, for theUnited States armed forces.
In modern usage, the term "Springfield rifle" most commonly refers to theSpringfield Model 1903 for its use in bothworld wars.
There were also numerous limited production, experimental, marksmanship, and sporting rifles produced by the Springfield Armory which are referred to as "Springfield rifles".
Some examples of thesmoothboreSpringfield Model 1842 musket that were later modified with rifling and used during theAmerican Civil War may also be referred to as "Springfield rifles".
Smoothbore musket:
Rifled musket:
Single-shot rifle:
Repeating rifle:
Self-loading rifle: