Rifle .22 cal., C No 7, MK 1

RIFLE .22 CAL., C NO 7, MK 1

The Rifle, .22 cal, C No 7 Mk 1 is used as a recreational weapons and by the cadet corps for weapons training and familiarization programs. This weapon is generally the same physical appearance as the Rifle .303 cal, No 4 Mk 1 Star. The use of .22 calibre ammunition in a weapon of this nature allows close simulation of the operational characteristics of the .303 calibre weapons at a reduced cost.

The Rifle .22 cal. C No 7 Mk 1 is a heavy barrel, manually operated, bolt action, hand fed weapon capable of firing single shots only. It fires a 5.6 x 16R cartridge. The C No 7 series rifle was developed from the Lee Enfield, .303 calibre, No 4 Mk 1 rifle which accounts for the design similarities. The basic differences are (1) dual range leaf back sight, (2) sling swivel on the front trigger guard screw, (3) modified magazine that acts as a loading platform and catches the empty casings, (4) no bayonet lugs, (5) a shortened striker with a separate firing pin, oriented for rim fire cartridges,and (6) a bolt head machined to accommodate the headspace and firing pin for rim fire cartridges.

Rifle Length	113 cm (44 1/2 in)
Weight	4.25 kg (9 lb 5 oz)
Woodwork	Seasoned Walnut, Beech or Birch
System of Operation	Manual, bolt action
Safety Feature	Positive Locking Bolt
Muzzle Velocity	340 mps (1100 fps)
Feed	Hand fed single rounds
Safety Catch	Double action, locks both bolt & cocking piece
Barrel Length	64.1 cm (25.26 in)
Calibre	5.6 mm (0.22 in)
Number of Grooves	6
Rifling	1 turn in 40.6 cm (1 turn in 16 in)
Direction of Twist	Right hand
Cartridge	5.6 x 16R (0.22 in Long Rifle)
Bullet	Lead, round nose
Magazine Type	Detachable, short, vertical box w/special platform.