Country of Origin :
Great BritainRole :
RifleIn-Service Date :
November 1944Manufacturer :
Birmingham Small Arms Co.
Royal Ordnance FactoriesNumber Produced :
200,000+Operation :
Manual Turn BoltFeed :
10 round magazineCartridge Name :
.303 British Mk.VII BallCartridge Size :
7.7mm x 56mmCartridge Total Weight :
gramsBullet Weight :
11.4 gramsWeapon Length :
100.3 cmBarrel Length :
47.5 cmEmpty Weight :
3.25 kgCombat Weight :
3.38 kgMuzzle Velocity :
731 meters per secondPractical Rate of Fire :
18 rounds per minuteCyclic Rate of Fire :
18 rounds per minuteEffective Range :
700 metersScope Types :
No.32 Scope (4x magnification)Bayonets :
YesGrenades :
Cup LauncherOther :
None
