Pretty sure that more U.S. troops were issued Enfields than Springfields, including quite possibly Sgt. Alvin York.
I've had several one-on-one conversations with Alvin's son, Andy, during the 12 years I was a competitor at the annual Alvin York Memorial Muzzleloader Shoot in Pall Mall Tennessee. He says his father swapped his 1917 for an 03 Springfield because he liked the 03's sights better.
Jerry
