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What is the name of light rifles?
The US Army's M16 was considered a "light rifle" for jungle warfare in 1963. While troops used the M14 service rifle thru-out the world, only Vietnam used the "light rifle."
How was the Kar98k rifle used in World War 2?
The KAR98k was used as the standard-issue rifle of the German army in WWII. They used it for close-range and long range shooting and for snipers. It was the most used gun in combat for the Germans.
What is the most used rifle in the army?
If you mean the US Army, the M16 and the M4 variant of the M16.
When was the first auto rifle used?
1887. The Mexican Army equipped solders with the Mondragon rifle- a semi or full auto rifle- in 1901.
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 was the standard issue rifle in Australia during World War 1?
The Mark one and two Enfield Bolt Action Rifle in calibre .303 were the standard issue rifles (Australia) in World War I.
What weapons were used in the Rorkes Drift?
The British used the standard British Army rifle and the Zulu's used the short assegai.
What is the name of the blade on the rifle the Union Army used during the Civil War?
The blade on the rifle used by the Union Army during the Civil War is called a "bayonet." Specifically, many Union soldiers used the Springfield Model 1861 rifle, which could be fitted with a bayonet. This blade was primarily used for close combat situations when ammunition was scarce or in hand-to-hand fighting.
What was the first bolt action rifle used by the US Army?
The Greene rifle, a bolt action rifle that still used percussion caps and combustible cartridges. It was made during the US Civil War in 1863. It was of VERY limited service, but was the first.
What battle in World War 1 was the rifle used in?
The rifle was the main gun of the Infantry man so every major battle in WW 1 the rifle was used.
Why is a rifle called a bondook?
It originates from India and is still used in parts of the British Army that has served in India.
What branch of the military used the Fokker triplane in World War 1?
It was flown by pilots of the Imperial German Army Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte). The official name was Die Fliegertruppen des deutschen Kaiserreiches.
