The left stock wrist is stamped with the block initials "J.S.A." in a rectangle (this late style inspection mark indicates that the carbine was probably upgraded at Springfield Armory after 1906). The left side of the receiver is marked: "U.S./MODEL 1898./ SPRINGFIELD ARMORY./126370" in two lines. This carbine has the standard arsenal up-grades: (1) replacement M1899 pattern stock with longer forearm and no provision for sling bar, (2) Model 1902 Carbine tangent rear sight and (3) Model 1998 Rifle pattern handguard without sight protector hump. Nearly all of the Model 1898 carbines were refurbished by the Ordnance Department. This carbine is in the middle of the known Model 1898 Carbine serial number range. Observed carbine serial numbers range from 118,894 to 134,256. The serial number range for Model 1898 Carbines falls within the Model 1898 Rifle range. Snipers have been an integral part of wars throughout history – World War I snipers are no exception.Only 5,000 Model 1898 carbines were manufactured by Springfield Armory. The history of the sniper dates back as far as the American Revolutionary War, and their story continues on to present day. However, despite the sophistication of the weaponry, they were not a substitute for the training, dedication and marksmanship of the sniper. Sniper rifles in WW I were noted for their range and accuracy. Russian M1891 Mosin-Nagant – 1891 – present day German Mauser Gewehr 98 – In service from 1898 – 1935īritish Pattern 1914 Enfield – Designed 1914-15 – declared obsolete in 1947īritish Lee-Enfield SMLE Mk III – SMLE: 1907 – present day.Below is a list of some of the more common rifles used by snipers throughout World War I: Though rifles were used throughout the infantry, they were a critical component for a sniper. Major Hesketh-Prichard founded and headed up this first school and is credited with developing a number of sniping techniques, including spotting scopes, working in pairs and developing observational skills. The lack of Russian counter-parts, also allowed their specially trained snipers to execute their kills with no danger of a sniper counterpart.Īs success of the German snipers spread, the British Army opted to begin its own training school, dedicated specifically to sniper training.
The effectiveness of the German snipers resulted in their reputation – which was due in part to their training, but also due to the high-quality lenses manufactured by the Germans – as the deadliest and most efficient sharp shooters during the war.
At the start of WW I, only Germany issued scoped rifles to their troops. Throughout World War I, snipers were often used in the trenches in an effort to take out enemy soldiers as their heads peered over the top of the opposing trench.
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