👉 The Bristol Weapon, also known as the Bristol Rifle or the Bristol Pattern 1897, was a British military rifle developed in the late 19th century. It was designed by the Bristol Rifle Factory and featured a unique rifled barrel with a distinctive grooved design, which allowed for higher accuracy and faster rates of fire compared to contemporary smoothbore rifles. The weapon utilized a 7.62-inch (19mm) cartridge, making it one of the first British rifles to adopt this caliber. Its design incorporated a lever-action mechanism and was intended for both military and civilian use, showcasing innovative engineering that contributed to its reputation as a reliable and accurate weapon of the era.
