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Is a 303 British Rifle a Enfield rifle?
".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.
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).
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
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.
Did japan produce a 303 cal rifle in World War 2?
I saw one on an auction recently.
Is there a Springfield 303?
yes there is a springfield .303 i have one from 1942 its a springfield rifle with a .303 british barrell
303 british enfield rifle mk1 no?
number5 mark 1 enfield 303 british jungle carbine
Can you fire 303 british in a 7.7 jap rifle?
yes it is just a difreint mesherment 303 is british and 7.7 is jap.
What was the best rifle in world war 2?
British 303
What is the value of a 1945 british 303 rifle?
50-300 or so
Could a 308 win bullets be used in a 303 british rifle?
No, a 303 is a rimmed cartridge, the 308 is rimless.
What type of bullets is used in MK1 No 4 long branch 303 1943 british rifle?
7.7x56R, more commonly sold as the .303 British.
Which rifle is common to all Indian soldiers?
Up to the 1950s, it was the British Enfield 303 caliber rifle.
How can you find which unit was assigned british 303 rifle?
You will have to search for books on the unit.
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 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 do the symbols and markings mean on a .303 British rifle?
Where it was made, proof marks, etc..
