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Q: How do you date a british 303 rifle?
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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.