The .303 British (designated as the 303 British by the C.I.P. [2] and SAAMI [3]) or 7.7×56mmR, is a .303-inch (7.7 mm) calibre rimmed tapered bottleneck centerfire rifle cartridge. The .303-inch bore diameter is measured between rifling lands as is the common practice in Europe which follows the traditional black powder convention.

The resulting weapon, designed by Godfray de Lisle, was effectively an SMLE Mk III* receiver redesigned to take a .45 ACP cartridge and associated magazine, with a barrel from a Thompson submachine gun and an integrated suppressor. [27] It was produced in very limited numbers and an experimental folding stock version was made.

Manufacturer: Royal Small Arms Factory; Birmingham Small Arms; London Small Arms; Royal Ordnance Factory -UK / Lithgow Small Arms - Aus / Ishapore Rifle Factory - India / Longbranch Arsenal - Canada / Savage Arms - USA /Pakistan Ordnance Factories - Pak Initial Year of Service: 1895 Overall Length: 1130mm (44.49in) Barrel Length: 635.00mm (25.00in) Weight (Empty): 8.82lbs (4.00kg) Caliber ...

This was the British soldier's main weapon during World War One (1914-1918). Firing a .303-inch calibre round, it had a maximum range of 2,500 yards, but a more effective killing range of around 600. A well-trained infantryman could fire 15 aimed rounds a minute, a withering rate of fire.

The Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield rifle was adopted for British service in 1902. Variants of the design subsequently saw service in both World Wars and, in certain countries, long afterwards.

From the earliest muskets to the modern assault rifle, the rifle has evolved to meet the changing needs of soldiers on the battlefield. This article will explore the history of the rifle, from its humble beginnings as a hunting weapon to its role as a key component of modern warfare.

3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, armed with Number 4 Mark I SMLE rifles, distinguished itself in Korea in a number of engagements. In its first fight the Aussies, using mainly only Enfield rifles and 18 in. bayonets, routed a North Korean regiment.

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First, there’s the cartridge. The 303 British is not the best at longer ranges. It’s really in its element as a mid range performer like its offspring, the 308 Winchester. There are modern cartridges better suited to the job. These newer offerings kick less, use superior bullets with higher ballistic coefficients and use less powder.

2019年5月9日 · Inducted into military service in 1888, the British had developed their black powder .303 British (aka .303 Lee Enfield, .303 Lee Metford, .303 Vickers and 7.9x56Rmm) cartridge for the also-new Magazine Rifle, Mark I of 1889, at the cusp of the world’s changeover to smokeless powder.