Thread: Thornycroft bullpup carbine

The WORLDS FIRST bullpup, Designed in 1901 for cavalry regiments and chambered for the .303 SAA Ball round, Internal magazine holds around 5 rounds. Never entered mass production.

Originally Posted by Kyt

For a bolt action weapon it seems a damn daft idea. The bolt seems to far back.

The bolt is too far back on the rifle.

Originally Posted by Kyt

Can you provide more details about the weapon as I can't find anything of use on the web except the same picture? It would be interesting to read reports on the trials and why it was rejected.

Yes it would.