In 1903 the US Army adopted a new rifle, but it also had 2 standard machine guns...

[sherrick13]

In 1903 what were the US Army's standard machine guns?

The same year they adopted the Springfield.

(hint: one will surprise you)

If you use a search engine you cheat.

 

[JEVapa]

Without using a search engine I think one would be a Maxim. At a loss for the other, other than a gatling gun.

 

[PanhandleGlocker]

Is it one of those experimental things that was on the 1903 Springfield?

 

[sherrick13]

Without using a search engine I think one would be a Maxim. At a loss for the other, other than a gatling gun.

The Maxim was adopted in 1904. Are you sure you want to go with a Gatling gun?

 

[sherrick13]

Is it one of those experimental things that was on the 1903 Springfield?

Standard. Not experimental. :-)

 

[rc508pir]

I only know of one in 1903 made by a famous designer

 

[PanhandleGlocker]

Standard. Not experimental. :-)

So it was that thing I’m thinking of then? The little odd caliber adapter that went on a standard Springfield 1903 rifle. Made it shoot a pistol caliber full auto? I think.

 

[sherrick13]

I only know of one in 1903 made by a famous designer

and....

 

[rc508pir]

and....

Did a partial cheat so PMed you

 

[sherrick13]

So it was that thing I’m thinking of then? The little odd caliber adapter that went on a standard Springfield 1903 rifle. Made it shoot a pistol caliber full auto? I think.

No. There were two standard issue MG's. In service in large(ish) numbers. (US never had a lot of MGs until WWI) I'm not talking about experimental.