Farquhar–Hill rifle
Semi-automatic rifle / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Farquhar–Hill rifle, a British design by Moubray G. Farquhar and Arthur H. Hill, was one of the first semi-automatic rifles designed in the early 20th century.
Quick Facts Rifle. .303 inch, Pattern 1918, Type ...
Rifle. .303 inch, Pattern 1918 | |
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Type | Semi-automatic rifle |
Place of origin | United Kingdom |
Service history | |
Used by | Royal Flying Corps, British Army |
Wars | World War I |
Production history | |
Designer | Moubray G. Farquhar Arthur H. Hill |
Designed | Tested 1908 |
Specifications | |
Cartridge | .303 British |
Action | Recoil (prototype) Gas |
Feed system | 10, 19 and 65 round drum magazines |
Sights | Iron |
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