08-17-2016, 09:31 AM
(08-17-2016, 08:47 AM)Shaadaris Wrote: Hey, random request, but can someone with gun knowledge tell me what the rifle is that the sniper's using in this scene? (Primarily 1:12 onward)US army standard issue bolt action Rifle, M1903 Springfield(1903-1974)
-saving private Ryan-
I want to some good images of it. I like the thing's style and want to use it as a reference image for a weapon design I thought up and want to draw. Problem is I don't really know a lot about guns, especially rifles, ESPECIALLY bolt action rifles, so problems abound.
(For those who may be curious, the idea is for a kind of science-fantasy setting. Essentially a sniper rifle that can be folded and collapsed into a staff. And yes, I mean wizard staff. Sniper Mage! The best class. Working out a design that looks like it could realistically take both forms and still function will involve some mental gymnastics and a lot of reference material on hand.)
this one doesnt have the scope attached but defiantly the same gun(I', also midly angry that the soldier operated the bolt with his left hand instead of the right, that's a reason why the bolt handle is on the right.
more specifically it looked like this variant of the M1903
with the slight curve on the handle and the scope
if you're looking one for a hybrid staff I would recommend the initial/WW1 variant as the handle is straight like a
initial 1903 variant
A3 version with some slight curve on the handle
I'm not really sure about this one but it says it had a "scant' stock
and the one probably from the movie with a different scope and a type C stock.