They definitely would have had the M1903A6, the sniper version of the Springfield 1903, and possibly the sniper version of the M1 Garand. Both fired the .30-06 round. The M21 (sniper version of the M14) did not arrive until 1969, and the Remington M40 did not see service until 1966. In 1965 the most commonly used rifles were the M1903A6, M-1D Garand and the Winchester Model 70, all chambered in 30.06. By 1967-1968 the Winchester Model 70 was being replaced by the Remington 700 in .308.
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Springfield The M1903-A1 and M1903-A4 .30-06 rifles with a variety of scopes were used by most US snipers during WW 2. The Unertl 8X was the scope preferred by the USMC. the military also made limited use of M1 garand sniper rifles.
The marines used many gun models throughout the war. However, the primary weapon of US forces was the M-1 Garand. The M1 Carbine and M14 were also frequently used rifles.
Assault Rifles: L85A2, Ak74M, Scar H SMG's: MP7A1, Uzi, SR-2M Veresk Shotguns: Benelli M10A1, Spas-12, AA12 Sniper Rifles: AWM, TPG-1, Dragunov SVD There ya go mate, these weapons are used across WW2 and used by different sides.
ALL nations that were involved in WW I used rifles. While the most common use was by Infantrymen, soldiers in all branches of the military would have reason to use rifles- whether they were artillery, Armor, Cavalry, or Supply personnel. Rifles (and handguns) were even used by pilots.
The two types of cartridges used in rifles and pistols are rimfire and centerfire