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Lee-Metford|liːˈmɛtfəd|
The names of J. P. Lee (see Lee-Enfield) and W. E. Metford, used attrib. to designate a type of rifle in use before the Lee-Enfield rifle. Also Lee-Metford bullet.
1897G. B. Shaw Our Theatres in Nineties (1932) III. 257 If he does not actually regard it [sc. the Bible] as an amulet, and believe that if a soldier carries it into battle it will magically attract and stop the Lee-Metford bullet. 1898[see dum-dum]. 1902[see Lee-Enfield]. 1967Everyman's Encycl. VI. 202/2 The British War Office adopted..the Lee-Metford Mark I in 1888. In 1891 the Lee-Metford Mark II was adopted... This rifle was subsequently..improved, and became known as the Lee-Enfield rifle. |