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What was the name of the first rifle Canadians used overseas in World War 1?
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∙ 15y ago
the first rifle is said to be the ross rifle. i researched it but look it up for your self just in case
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How was the Ross Rifle used in WW1?
The Ross Rifle was used by Canadians in world war one. WW1 was mainly trench warfare and were not good conditions for the Ross rifle it would jam fairly easily and Canadian soldiers were forced to pick up dead Germans guns the Lee-Enfield
Meaning of initials RIF in World War 1?
Usually means rifle, as in K.R.RIF.C. King's Royal Rifle Corps or Rif.c for Rifle Corp.
What rifle did the french use in world war 2?
the MAS
What is a mark 4 rifle?
This refers to the Enfield rifle, which was made in several versions. The first ones were made for WW1. I think the Mark 3 was the first one made for WW2.
When was the world war rifle gun invented?
the rifle was invented in about the 15th century but it's kinda hard to place a name and date to it
What Canadian infantry weapons were used in World War I?
The Lee-Enfield SMLE MkIII (1914). the first gun that canadians were given was the ross rifle
What is the value of a 1910 ross rifle bayonet they don't have US mark just canadians?
very rare Canadians with no US mark ! 2500$
How was the Ross Rifle used in WW1?
The Ross Rifle was used by Canadians in world war one. WW1 was mainly trench warfare and were not good conditions for the Ross rifle it would jam fairly easily and Canadian soldiers were forced to pick up dead Germans guns the Lee-Enfield
Who used the rifle in world war 1?
vengacharil chandy of kerala, india was the first user of the rifle
Failures in World War I?
For the Canadians failures included faulty equipment such as the Ross rifle and cheaply manufactured uniforms and boots, tactical failures were the decimation of entire regiments in battles such as the Somme.
What design of rifle was used by the diggers in World War I?
They used the British Lee Enfield SMLE Mk III in .303 caliber. For a bolt-action rifle it was capable of being fired very quickly, although it was not as powerful as its opponent, the Mauser 98 rifle used by the Germans and Turks. [The Canadians in World War 1 were less fortunate than the diggers, using their own rifle called the Ross which was not as good.] The Lee Enfield was also standard issue to British and Commonwealth armies in World War 2, Korea, and Malaysia.
What weapon was first used in World War 1?
the single shot rifle with bayonet
Can you ship a hunting rifle overseas?
Yes, provided you follow all laws of the US and the country being shipped to.
How can you research your World War 2 rifle?
First, figure out what it is you have. From there, you might be able to get something from the markings.
When was the first rifle introduced into the world?
We do not know an exact date. They began to appear around the mid 1500s.
What weapons did canadians used on Juno beach?
The Canadians used a variety of weapons on Juno Beach including the M1917 Enfield rifle, Colt Model 1911 pistol, and Thompson submachine gun. They used many of the same weapons as their American counterparts.
What is the worlds first asult rifle?
The German FG42 was the first true assault rifle.
