Post by Max on Nov 20, 2004 14:07:07 GMT -5
The De lisle carbine was developed in 1942 for British commandos, it used a modified bolt action from a SMLE, joined to a completely silenced barrel, firing .45 ACP sub-sonic round from a 7 to 10 round magazine.
The subsonic round meant there was no crack as the bullet passed through the air, all you would hear is a click from the firing pin and a thud as the .45 round hit the target.
It was accurate to 400m but only 100m if you wanted a good headshot.
Original models were made by Stirling Armaments Company, it weight 3.74kg, length 889mm.
In 1944 along came the silenced Sten, a lot less effective weapon, not as quiet, not as accurate, not as reliable, but a automatic.
But given the test of time the De lisle was still in use by the SAS although slightly modifed in the late 80's
The subsonic round meant there was no crack as the bullet passed through the air, all you would hear is a click from the firing pin and a thud as the .45 round hit the target.
It was accurate to 400m but only 100m if you wanted a good headshot.
Original models were made by Stirling Armaments Company, it weight 3.74kg, length 889mm.
In 1944 along came the silenced Sten, a lot less effective weapon, not as quiet, not as accurate, not as reliable, but a automatic.
But given the test of time the De lisle was still in use by the SAS although slightly modifed in the late 80's
