I'm a big fan of the SMLE and its derivatives. The fastest sustained rate of fire of any pre-Garand rifle, the ability to never have an empty magazine (ammo in 5 round clips but loaded into a 10-round magazine, and the clips of course have no springs so they can be left loaded indefinitely), good accuracy (the early better accuracy of the Mauser action was equalled when build quality improved), robust... what's not to like?
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