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Well, it works quite well, thank you. This is a magazine fed, bolt action rifle. Cartridges are placed in the magazine. When the bolt is operated, a cartridge is pushed from the magazine into the chamber, the firing pin spring is compressed, the firing pin held back by the sear, and the bolt locked in the closed position. When the trigger is pulled, the sear releases the firing pin, which is driven forward by the spring, striking the primer of the chambered cartridge. When the primer is crushed by the firing pin, a spurt of flame from the primer passes through the flash holes to the interior of the cartridge, igniting the propellant. This extremely rapid burning propellant generates hot, rapidly expanding gasses, which drive the bullet out of the barrel. The spiral grooves (rifling) cut on the interior of the barrel cause the fired bullet to spin, which keeps the bullet traveling in a direct line.
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Is a 303 British Rifle a Enfield rifle?
".303 British" is usually used to denote a caliber, as opposed to a specific firearm. Perhaps the most famous rifle in that caliber was the SMLE, which is the abbreviation for Short, Magazine, Lee Enfield. There were several marks and models of British military rifles that originated under that designation, all in that caliber. They were made from prior to WW I, and continued through the Commonwealth nations (and former Commonwealth nations) into about the 1960s. So, yes, the caliber .303 British and the Enfield name are linked- but Enfield is not the full name of the rifles and carbines. Run a Wikipedia search on SMLE for some more reading.
303 enfield rifle tha has a serial number of 42973 and ENGLAND stamped into it several times what can you tell me about this rifle?
There have been several rifles made as military rifles in caliber .303 British (.303 Enfield) The most common have been the SMLR (Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield) known as the No 1 Mk III, and it successor, the No4 Mk I. The link at the bottom of the page will take you to a website on surplus military arms, Scroll down the left side to the rifle you want, and it will take you to an article on that rifle, with photos. Can't tell you much from a serial number alone. ENGLAND is an import requirement, telling you which country it was made it.
What weapons were used in the gallipoli war?
Primary Australian infantry rifle was the British .303 Lee Enfield bolt action rifle. The Turks used machine guns on the advancing (charging Australians).
What was the name of the Canadian-issued rifle?
The Ross .303 rifle was initially issued to Canadian troops during World War 1. It was highly accurate, but due to its unreliability it was unsuitable for use in the muck and grime of the trenches and so was retained only by snipers and marksman. The rest of Canadian forces were reissued with the Lee-Enfield .303 SMLE.
What rifle was issued in new guinea World War 2 to australians?
Various marks of the Lee-Enfield rifle in .303 calibre. Some were issued with Owen Guns (Australian made and designed 9mm submachine gun) and Tommy Guns.
303 british enfield rifle mk1 no?
number5 mark 1 enfield 303 british jungle carbine
What are the distinguishing marks of a 303 British enfield rifle?
See the link below to a good Wikipedia article on the Lee Enfield. There are several DIFFERENT .303 Enfield rifles.
Which rifle is common to all Indian soldiers?
Up to the 1950s, it was the British Enfield 303 caliber rifle.
What is the value of a 303 Lee-Enfield No1 Mark 3 rifle?
£275 at least
.303 enfield rifle manufactured by savage?
Yes, how ever they were not the original manufacturers the originals.
What kind of ammunition for a 1943 Long Branch rifle?
If still in the original configuration, these were chambered for the .303 Enfield, aka .303 British.
What were the World War 1 rifles called?
The Lee Enfield .303 bolt-action rifle
Screws for a British 303 rifle?
Try Springfield Sporters they have a good selection of Enfield parts.
What firearm is a No 4 Mk21F 10 52 pf255463?
It is a British .303 Enfield military rifle. Produced at ROF Fazakerly, on the outskirts of Liverpool, probably about 1952. This was the last of the .303 Enfield military rifles.
What is the 303 smle rifle mean?
303 was the .303 inch diameter bullet that was fired by the Short Magazine Lee Enfield- or SMLE. Standard rifle of the British military from 1907 to the1960s, and still in limited use today.
What gun did the Russians use in World War 1?
Lee Enfield 303
How far does a 303 caliber bullet travel?
The .303 Enfield rifle can fire a bullet about 2 to 2.5 miles- but is not accurate beyond about 600 meters.
