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The Lee-Metford is a British bolt action rifle. It combined James Paris Lee's rear locking bolt system with an innovative seven-groove rifled barrel that was designed by William Ellis Metford. Thus, this gives it the name Lee-Metford, named after the last names of the two creators. It was produced during the years 1884-1896. It's manufacturer was RSAF Einfield. The unit cost was £3.15-£3.75 in 1892-1893. Its caliber is the Cartridge .303 Mk I. It's barrel length is 30.2 in (770 mm).