Pronunciation question

[Jollygreenslugg]

G'day folks,

As an Aussie, I'm not entirely sure of the correct pronunciation of the designation of the rifle. Is M1903 pronounced as "Em nineteen oh three" or "Em nineteen aught three" or even "Em nineteen three"? I understand that the round name is pronounced "Thirty aught six" but I haven't been able to find any info on the rifle designation.

I'd like to make a video, and I want to get the terminology correct.

Cheers,
Matt

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[Dad]

Hey Jollygreen,

I vote for "Em nineteen oh three", but seems like most people over on the U.S. just call the weapon "oh three Springfield", "Springfield nineteen oh three" or just plain old "Springfield".

p.s
Mate you are not going to show vegemite on the Springfield video are you?

D.

[jmoore]

Your first two choices are OK. I prefer "aught", but then I'm a barely edjumacated hillbilly.

In general, though, the shorthand version is just "oh three", or "oh three Springfield". "Em nineteen..." 'whatever' is a more formal version.

[Mike D]

Although manufactured by Springfield Armory, Rock Island Arsenal, and Remington, the "Model 1903" is commonly referred to as the "03 Springfield".

Put all of that in your video.

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Hi Matt,

"Em nineteen oh three" would be correct for an M-1903, and "Em nineteen oh three, A three" for an M-1903A3. Some say "Model 1903" or "Model of 1903" if being 'formal'

We just say "oh three" in Texas and most everyone knows what you're talking about - (But keep in mind, we speak 'Texan')

PS -
Mike, you posted before I finished typing. I didn't intend to step on your post.

~ Harlan

[Jollygreenslugg]

Thank you gents, I appreciate the responses. I'll keep it vegemite free!

Cheers,
Matt

[jdmcomp]

I would be willing to bet that in the year 1903 (N)aught was more common then 0. In fact, I remember being taught my multiplication tables using the term naught. Of course, I was educated in Tennessee about 60 years ago, a place where one often hears the Kings English being spoken by the natives.

[jmoore]

"Double Naught Spy"!

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Jethro BO-dine!
(Unfortunately there's probably many of us here old enough to know immediately what you meant)