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)

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

  1. ↑ "T3 Compact Tactical Rifle". Tikka. Tikka. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  2. ↑ 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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