US Troops Are Still Using These Really Old Weapons
America is a country known for many things: baseball, freedom of speech, and a booming economy, to name a few. It also has one of the most massive and effective militaries in the world. A country so focused on military advancements is undoubtedly first in line when it comes to updating weapons and maintaining a top-of-the-line arsenal.
Despite access to the brightest minds and the most advanced technology, the U.S. continues to employ weapons that were designed decades ago. These weapons have been effective through many conflicts, and as the saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
To find the US military's oldest weapons still in use, 24/7 Wall St. consulted several sources, including Military Factory. We ranked weapons by the year they were first used by the US military, from most to least recent. Not every weapon on the list is still used in combat. Some are used today for training, military drills, or ceremonial purposes. Also, many of the weapons on the list have been upgraded over the years, with some greatly changing their appearance. However, we included all weapons that have maintained the same name and basic design over the years.
Our list begins with weapons developed in the late 1970s and goes all the way back to over 100 years. The oldest weapon still in use by the military today is the M1903 Springfield. This rifle has been with the U.S. military through many conflicts including WWI, WWII, and the Korean and Vietnam wars. Today, the M1903 is still used as a military drill rifle.
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