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The Canadian-issued rifle during World War I was primarily the Ross Rifle, which was adopted in 1903. It was intended to be a precision-target rifle for Canadian troops, known for its accuracy. However, it faced criticism due to reliability issues in harsh conditions and was eventually replaced by the more dependable Lee-Enfield rifle. The transition to the Lee-Enfield enhanced the effectiveness of Canadian soldiers on the battlefield.

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