Lee-Metford
Bolt-Action Rifle
DesignerJames Paris Lee
Design Year1888
Difficulty
Medium
In-Game Hints
- -This bolt-action rifle was the direct predecessor of a much more famous Boer War weapon
- -It used black powder .303 ammunition before cordite was adopted
- -Its Metford-pattern shallow rifling wore out quickly with smokeless powder
Country of OriginClick to reveal
United Kingdom
About the Lee-Metford
The Lee-Metford is a bolt-action rifle designed by James Paris Lee in 1888. It is classified as a medium difficulty firearm in Gun Guesser.
In Gun Guesser, players are shown the Lee-Metford along with its type, designer, and design year — but not its country of origin. Your challenge is to place a pin on the world map as close to its true origin as possible. The closer your guess, the higher your score.
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Can You Guess Where the Lee-Metford Was Made?
Test your knowledge in Gun Guesser — the free online gun quiz where you pin firearm origins on the world map.
