Originally Posted by Henryseale
It is my understanding that about 3/4 of total US battle rifles used in WWI were M-1917 Enfields. I believe all Marines carried M-1903 Springfields. A LOT of the Enfields were later sold to the Chinese and the Philippines.



True! More 1917's than 03's. And true for Marines with 03's. The 1917's were
Basically given to the Chinese and the Philippine army and there were still literally 1000's left over to outfit free French colonial troops with after ththe Treaty of Anfa in 1943.

Édit!

The 1917's is what the majority of the Philippine army was using in '42 right along side US troops before the fall.

Last edited by kaywoodie; 03/29/17.

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