The standard US infantry rifle of WWII and Korea. General Patton called it the greatest battle implement ever devised. En-bloc clip loading, gas-operated. Built by Springfield, Winchester, H&R, International Harvester. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 30-06 Springfield Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1936, USA Weight: 184 oz Overall length: 43.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collector, Hunting