Colt C-19
| Colt C-19, C19 Ranger Rifle | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bolt action rifle |
| Place of origin | Finland |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2016 |
| Used by | Canada |
| Production history | |
| Designer | SAKO |
| Manufacturer | Colt Canada |
| Unit cost | $1,000 CAD |
| Produced | 2015 |
| Number built | 10,200 (2016) |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 4.7 kg (10 lb) |
| Length | 102.0 cm (40.2 in) |
| Barrel length | 51.0 cm (20.1 in) |
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| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO 10-round |
| Action | bolt action; two locking lug T3 |
| Rate of fire | 30 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 790 m/s (2437ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 600 m (660 yd) |
| Feed system | 10-round detachable box |
| Sights | Custom quick acquisition sight[1][2] |
The Colt C-19 is a license-built, Finnish-designed Tikka T3 CTR bolt action rifle on order for the Canadian Rangers as a replacement for the Lee-Enfield rifles in service since 1947.
References
- ↑ "T3 Compact Tactical Rifle". Tikka. Tikka. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ↑ Fouchard, Steven. "Canadian Rangers approve of smaller, more powerful new rifles". Government of Canada. Army Public Affairs. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
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