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Enfield No. 2



Overview


Enfield No. 2 Mk I

Right side view of Enfield No. 2 Mk I revolver.
Source: www.legacy-collectibles.com - © Copyright lies with original owner

Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Revolver
Entered service
1932
Status
Obsolete
Development
1926 - 1928
Developer
United Kingdom - RSAF Enfield
Production
1932 - 1957 (UK)
1951 - 1974 (Israel)
Producer
United Kingdom - RSAF Enfield
Israel - IMI
Unlicensed production
Number produced
About 270.000
Designations
Revolver, No 2 Mk I (official designation)
Notable users
United Kingdom
Canada
Australia
Israel
Pakistan

Details


Facts Enfield No. 2
General
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Revolver
Caliber
Caliber
.38/200
Feed system
6 round cylinder
Barrel length
127 mm
Muzzle velocity
189 m/s
Operation
Pattern
Top break revolver
Action
Double action
Rate of fire
Semi-automatic
Dimensions
Length
260 mm
Weight
0.765 kg empty
Sights
Mechanical
Iron sight, post front and notch rear

Media


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