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".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.
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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).
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.
How do you date a british 303 rifle?
Combination of serial number and features.
What was the best British weapon of World War 2?
Britain had many new weapons some included the Lee Enfield Rifle 303 No.4 Mark, Radar, and many more
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.
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Which rifle is common to all Indian soldiers?
Up to the 1950s, it was the British Enfield 303 caliber rifle.
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.
Screws for a British 303 rifle?
Try Springfield Sporters they have a good selection of Enfield parts.
What guns did the Anzac's use?
Standard issue rifle for British Commenwealth troops (which included the Anzacs) was the .303 calibre Lee Enfield rifle.
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 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 type of gun was a lee enfield?
Bolt action military rifle, most commonly in caliber .303 British.
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 weapons were used in Ancient India?
bkcjbdc ewd The British .303 bolt action Lee-Enfield Rifle.
Value of british enfield 303?
$0 to over $1,000 depending on condition, unique markings, what type of rifle it actually is, etc.
What is the value of an Enfield 308 bolt action sniper rifle?
No such rifle. The Lee Enfield was made in caliber .303 British, not .308. The closest thing would be the Ishapore 2A or 2A1 rifle, made in caliber 7.62 NATO. While similar the .308 Winchester, it is not the same, and .308 should not be fired in a 7.62 NATO rifle. The Lee Enfield "sniper" rifle in .303, if original and complete (and not an aftermarket conversion) may sell for around $1500, depending on condition and accesories. There are many fakes on the market- be sure of what you are buying.
