Howell automatic rifle

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The Howell automatic rifle is a semi-automatic conversion of the Lee–Enfield rifle.^[1] The weapon was reliable, with the gas piston on the right side of the gun but not ergonomic for the user, as the force of the recoiling bolt interfered with handling and because the gun was dramatic when fired. Similar conversions were the South African Rieder and Charlton of New Zealand origin, both of which had full automatic capability. During early World War II when supplies were low, some Howell rifles were issued to the Home Guard.

Key Information

Howell semi-automatic rifle
Type	Semi-automatic rifle
Place of origin	United Kingdom
Service history
Used by	United Kingdom
Wars	World War I World War II
Production history
Produced	1915
Specifications
Cartridge	.303 British
Action	Gas-operation
Feed system	10 / 20 round box magazine
Sights	Iron
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