Martini–Enfield
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Martini–Enfield rifles were, by and large, conversions of the .577/450 Martini–Henry rifle, rechambered for use with the newly introduced .303 British cartridge. Whilst most Martini–Enfields were converted rifles, a number were newly manufactured as well.
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Quick Facts Type, Place of origin ...
Martini–Enfield Mk I & Mk II | |
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Type | Service rifle |
Place of origin | United Kingdom |
Service history | |
In service | 1895–1918 |
Used by | United Kingdom & Colonies Afghanistan |
Wars | British colonial wars, Second Boer War (Limited) World War I (Limited) |
Production history | |
Designer | RSAF Enfield |
Designed | 1895 |
Manufacturer | RSAF Enfield |
Produced | 1895–1903 |
No. built | approx. 250,000–500,000 |
Variants | Mk II Carbine |
Specifications | |
Mass | 8.5 pounds (3.9 kg) empty |
Length | 49.25 inches (1,251 mm) |
Barrel length | 30.2 inches (770 mm) (rifle) 21.3 inches (540 mm) (carbine) |
Cartridge | .303 Mk IIC SAA Ball |
Calibre | .303 British |
Action | Martini Falling Block |
Rate of fire | 10 rounds per minute |
Muzzle velocity | 2,200 feet per second (670 m/s) |
Effective firing range | 1,000 yards (910 m) |
Maximum firing range | 2,000 yards (1,800 m) |
Feed system | Single shot |
Sights | Sliding ramp rear sights, fixed-post front sights |
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