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Lewis Gun Love Affair

By Graeme "broadarrow303" Barber

Calibre ………………………… 303 inch
Rifling …………………………. 4 groove, concentric, right hand twist
Weight ………………………… gun 27 lbs approximately
………………………………….... magazine loaded 4lb 8oz
Length ………………………... 50.5 inches
………………………………...... Barrel 26.5 inches
Action ……………………...… Gas piston automatic only
Bolt system ……………….. Rotate locking
Cooling system …………… Air draught
Rate of fire ………….……… 500 – 600 rpm
Magazine capacity …..…. 47 rounds
Sights …………………....…… front Blade
………………………….........… rear Tangent leaf to 1900 yards
Effective range ……...…… 880 yards
Maximum range …………. 3500 yards

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9 c. No2 with pouches

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9 d. No3 with buckets.

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10 a) Mag Adjustment tool

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10 b. Magazine tool fitted on post

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15 b. Spotlight projector close up

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15 c. Spotlight projector

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