Service rifle
Firearm Type Calibre Service
Fusil Gras mle 1874 Bolt action 11×59mmR 1874-1905s
Mauser Model 1895 Bolt action , Contract : Germany 7×57mm Mauser 1895-1930s
M1903 Springfield Bolt action .30-06 Springfield 1905-1950s
M1 Garand Selective fire .30 Remington 1950s-1969
M14 rifle Selective fire 7.62×51mm NATO 1958-1970
Heckler & Koch G3 Selective fire 7.62×51mm NATO 1971-1997
Galil AR Selective fire 7.62×51mm NATO 5.56×45mm NATO 1989-present
M16 rifle Selective fire 5.56×45mm NATO 1988-present
M4 carbine Selective fire 5.56×45mm NATO 2008-present
IWI Galil ACE Selective fire 5.56×45mm NATO 2012-present
Service rifles by nation -- Colombia
A service rifle or service weapon (also known as a standard-issue rifle) is a weapon which an armed force issues as standard to its service members. In modern forces, this is typically a versatile and rugged battle rifle, assault rifle, or carbine suitable for use in nearly all environments. Most armies also have service pistols or side arms. Although certain weapons issued to special forces units are rarely considered service weapons in the truest sense, certain specialist rifles and submachine guns are categorized as such if issued as per standing operating procedures upon entering special environments or scenarios. These may include urban warfare (FIBUA/MOUT) and jungle warfare environments. Most armies also have service pistols/side arms.