Britain's Second World War pump-action sniper: The SREM-1
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Britain entered the Second World War with the Lee Enfield as its core sniper rifle. While it was an effective, accurate weapon, its very nature as a bolt-action rifle meant that users had to readjust their aim after reloading. The SREM-1 originated from a 1944 requirement from the War Office to tackle this very problem using an unconventional solution.
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