Made in the USA for the UK during First World War, based around a pre-war design using a Mauser -style bolt. Heavier than the SMLE and with a 5 round clip fed magazine this rifle is best known as the ‘Dad’s Army’ Rifle used by the Home Guard in the Second World War.
Marks and Stamps: (Top of breech) RE (circled) Serial no (Bolt Arm) non-matching serial 102467| Accession Number: 134 | Period of Use: 1914 - 1945 |
| Type: Single shot rifle | War Zones: First World War; Second World War |
| Country of Origin: USA | Type Date: 1916 |
| Manufacturer: Remington Arms, Eddystone Penn. | Serial Number: 157552 |
| Manufacture Date: Unknown | Calibre/Ammunition: 0.303" |
| Weight: 3940g | Length Overall: 1176mm |
| Cyclic Rate: single shot | Length Barrel: 661mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: SA 45440 |