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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