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When was the rifle first used in America?
The first gun with a rifled barrel (a rifle is any gun with grooves cut into the barrel to give the projectile spin) used by American forces was the Kentucky rifle, used in the revolutionary war.
Name two advances in military technology that were used in the civil war?
Ironclad warships and Rifle
Internet was first used for military purpose?
Internet was first used for military purpose which used the concept of packet networking. ARPANET was the first internet protocol to be used for communication.
What is the history of the M16A1 Rifle?
the M16A4 assult rifle was introduced into the military in 1964. there were many pros and cons the pros were it offered more firepower and was more accurate than the AK-47. the cons were it jamed when exposed to water, mud, and too much firing. it was very hard to field strip in case of jaming and carred less ammo than an AK-47. the rifle is still used today in the U.S arsinal and has a clone gun called the M4. the m16 was a gas operated 30 round 5.56 mm NATO gun used in every branch of the military since 1964.
Name 2 military advances first used during WW1?
Two military advances first used during WW1 were weapons and tactics.
Was M1 Garand the first gas operated rifle?
No. The first gas-operated rifle to be adopted by a military was the Mondragon rifle used by the Mexican army.
What are the most popular guns currently used by the American military?
Some of the most popular guns being used by the American military include the M-16, M-249 Saw, M40A1 which is a sniper rifle, M-24 sniper rifle, and the M4 Carbine rifle. These are among the most commonly used guns by the American military infantry and special ops branch.
When were carbine rifles first used?
A carbine is simply a rifle with a shorter than normal barrel. They are about as old as the rifle itself, and were used by military forces that needed a shorter, handier rifle, such as Cavalry troops or Artillerymen.
What is the sole purpose of the mk1 1944 long branch .303 british rifle?
The Canadian Long Branch Arsenal in 1944 was busy building firearms to equip the British and Dominion military forces. There was a war going on, and military production in Great Britain had been severely damaged in bombing raids. Production included the No.4 Mark 1 rifle. I happen to have one from 1944. Nice rifles, BTW.
What is a repeating rifle used for?
They are used for hunting, sport shooting, and used by the military.
What rifle was used in the American military in 1911?
Springfield M1903.
What was the Henry Rifle used for?
Hunting, shooting, self-defense, military
What country used the first rifle?
The British made 'Baker Rifle' was the first widely used Infantry rifle in the early 1800's
Which branch of the military used the weapon bazooka?
Army and Marines.
What is a 6.5 italian rifle?
Commonly called the Carcano, this was a bolt action military rifle that fired a 6.5mm bullet. It was the standard rifle of the Italian military for many years. It was also the type of rifle reportedly used to kill President John Kennedy.
Is a mosin nagant ammo too expensive for my first rifle?
In the US, military surplus 7.62x54R ammo (used in the M/N rifles) is about as cheap a centerfire cartridge a you will find. However, for a FIRST rifle, I would suggest a .22 LR for anyone.
When was the rifle outdated?
It is not. The rifle is still used by the military, hunters, and target shooters. Bought a new one last week.
