James Paris Lee
James Paris Lee (9 August 1831 – 24 February 1904) was a British Canadian inventor and arms designer. He is best known for having invented the Lee Model 1879 rifle, which is the first bolt-action detachable box magazine fed rifle. These features would be incorporated into more successful repeating rifle designs later on, such as in the Lee–Metford and Lee–Enfield rifle series.
James Paris Lee | |
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James Paris Lee | |
| Born | James Paris Lee 9 August 1831 Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland |
| Died | 24 February 1904 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | British from 1831, Canadian from 1836 |
| Occupation | Weapons designer |
| Spouse | Caroline Chrysler Lee |
| Children | William Lee, George Miles Lee |
| Relatives | John Lee (brother) |
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