The Lee-Metford was the first British Army bolt-action magazine rifle, predecessor to the Lee-Enfield series. It uses the Metford rifling designed for black powder, which wore excessively with the new cordite propellant. This problem drove development of the Lee-Enfield. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .303 British Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1888, UK Weight: 95 oz Overall length: 49.4" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collecting