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What were the World War 1 rifles called?
The Lee Enfield .303 bolt-action rifle
Did World War 2 solders have rifles?
Yes. Especially towards the start of the war, bolt action and semi automatic rifles were the most common infantry weapon used.
What type of rifles did the british use in world war 1?
The Lee Enfield .303 bolt action rifle and the Lewis machine gun
Did Britain use assault rifles in world war 2?
No. The first "assualt rifle" was created late in the war by the Germans. The British used bolt action rifles, carbines, submachine guns an light machine guns.
Why didn't the US use bolt action rifles during the civil war?
The US purchased some 900 of the Greene rifles, so they did see some use. However, they were considered much too complicated for general issue to a largely conscript army. 1000 of the bolt action Palmer rifles were issued by the Union Army for Cavalry forces during the Civil War. However, it was most likely high cost which prevented them from seeing particularly widespread service.
