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Firearms history. Long range rifle fire and target rifles. British Military Longarms. Ammunition. Accessories. Gunmakers.
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The Enfield Rifle, 1859

  • 2017-07-16

A visit to the Ordnance Factory, Enfield, in 1859: “The weapon that is at length turned out is, with its bayonet, 6 feet 1/2 inch long, and weighs 9 pounds 8 ounces. The length of the barrel is 3 feet 3 inches; its weight is 4 pounds 2 ounces; and the diameter of the bore is .577 inch. The bullet is elongated, and takes three-quarters of a turn whilst in the barrel. The general figure of the bullet is cylindrical, its a front-end rounded, and its rear-end has a conical shaped cavity formed in it.”

Enfield

  • 2017-07-16

INDEX. The family of British Service Rifles and Carbines introduced during the 1850’s and 1860’s in 0.577 calibre marked the culmination of the soldiers’ muzzle loading firearm.

Gunmakers

  • 2017-07-16

INDEX. Historical information on gunmakers; primarily those associated with long range target rifles.

Martini Arms

  • 2017-07-16

INDEX. Martini arms in British service: Martini-Henry, Martini-Enfield, Martini-Metford.

Firearms

  • 2017-07-16

INDEX. Firearms history. Long range rifle fire and target rifles. British Military Longarms. Ammunition. Accessories. Gunmakers.

British Military Longarms

  • 2017-07-16

INDEX. Articles dealing with specific arms, featuring muskets, rifles and carbines. This section also addresses arms not adopted by the armed forces but that featured in Small Arms Trials.