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303 was the .303 inch diameter bullet that was fired by the Short Magazine Lee Enfield- or SMLE. Standard rifle of the British military from 1907 to the1960s, and still in limited use today.

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What rifle does Miguel use in Crocodile Dundee II?

A sporterised Lithgow .303 SMLE


Show a liyhgow smle 303 british rifle?

Google the phrase and you will get hundreds of hits.


What rifle does Mick Dundee use in Crocodile Dundee II?

A SPORTERISED SMLE .303 RIFLE WITH A THUMHOLE STOCK.


What kind of gun takes a 303 bullet?

Bren gun, Lewis gun, SMLE rifle


What is the velocity of 303 rifle bullet?

2441 feet per second when fired from the British SMLE rifle. Velocity will vary when fired from rifles with a longer or shorter barrel.


How much is a 1942 british 303 rifle worth?

Assuming you mean a British MILITARY rifle, such as the SMLE, between $100-$350, depending on condition and originality. Rifles that have been "sporterized" lose much of their value as a collector's item.


What bullet can you shoot out of a british 303?

Assuming you mean a rifle such as the SMLE, the cartridge used in the .303 Enfield, also called .303 British. See the link below for information on this ammo. However, if you are not certain (some military surplus rifles were rebarreled into other calibers) have a gunsmith take a look at it.


What is the overall length of an SMLE rifle?

An SMLE rifle comes in three types: SMLE Mk III - 1132mm / 44.57" SMLE No. 4 Mk 1 - 1129mm / 44.45" SMLE No. 5 "Jungle Carbine" - 1003mm / 39.49"


Where do you find parts accessories for a 303 long branch rifle?

Gunsmiths, gun shows, and on-line sources such as gunpartscorp.com, and brownells.com. You will need to know which model .303 you have. If you do not know, visit surplusrifle.com, and check Enfield and SMLE.


What rifle was used by the US soldiers during World War I?

The Lee-Enfield .303 Mk.1 and other variants to the SMLE Mk.III.


What is the 303 smle rifle?

A British empire made rifle used during WW1, WW2 and still to be found & used in many, many countries. A very well made & dependable bolt action rifle with a 10 round magazine.


What was the name of the Canadian-issued rifle?

The Ross .303 rifle was initially issued to Canadian troops during World War 1. It was highly accurate, but due to its unreliability it was unsuitable for use in the muck and grime of the trenches and so was retained only by snipers and marksman. The rest of Canadian forces were reissued with the Lee-Enfield .303 SMLE.