| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Standard service rifle before 1957 * | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Standard rifle of the British Army 1895-1957 (3,7) | ||
| Bolt-action, magazine-fed, repeating rifle (3-7) | ||
| Rifle used by British Army in Boer War and the two World Wars |