Martini–Enfield
Martini–Enfield rifles were, by and large, conversions of the Zulu War era .577/450 Martini–Henry, rechambering the rifle for use with the newly introduced .303 British cartridge. Whilst most Martini–Enfields were converted rifles, a number were newly manufactured as well.
| Martini–Enfield Mk I & Mk II | |
|---|---|
Martini-Enfield carbine. From the Swedish Army Museum. | |
| 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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