Howell Automatic Rifle
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| Howell Automatic Rifle | |
|---|---|
| Type | Automatic Rifle |
| Place of origin |  United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Home Guard |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | .303 British |
| Action | Gas |
| Rate of fire | Semi automatic |
| Feed system | 10 / 20 round box magazine |
| Sights | Iron |
The Howell Automatic Rifle an automatic conversion for the Lee–Enfield rifle.[1] The weapon was reliable but unergonomic for the user as the force of the recoiling bolt interfered with handling. Similar conversions were the South African Rieder and Charlton of Australian/New Zealand origin which had full automatic capability.
References
- ↑ Special Service Lee Enfields: Commando and Auto Models by Ian Skennerton. Published by Ian D Skennerton, PO Box 80, Labrador 4215, Australia, 2001. ISBN 0-949749-37-0. Paperback, 48 pp, 50 plus b & w drawings and photos, 210 x 274 mm
