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1722:History of the London Borough of Enfield
1717:Bolt-action rifles of the United Kingdom
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1204:Rifle, anti-tank, .55 in, Boys
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301:Maximum firing range
288:2,040 ft/s (620 m/s)
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575:QF 4-inch gun Mk III
545:QF 12-pounder 18 cwt
489:QF 3-pounder Vickers
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