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EnfieldNo.2

Revolvers · United Kingdom · 1932
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EnfieldNo.2

Enfield No. 2
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
50
Accuracy
65
Reliability
85
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
60
Durability
80
Concealability
70
Recoil Control
75
Calibre Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryRevolvers
EraInterwar Period
In service1932–1957
Operators16 countries
Quantity55,000
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
65
Revolvers MASS Rating
2/6
Interwar Period
80/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
50
Accuracy
65
Reliability
85
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
60
Durability
80
Concealability
70
Recoil Control
75
Calibre Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Enfield No. 2
Category
Production
1932–1957
Quantity
55,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1932
  • Service Entry Year1932
  • DesignerWebley & Scott, Royal Small Arms Factory
  • Weight (Empty)0.765 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersUnited Kingdom, British Empire colonies, Australia, Botswana, Canada, Gambia, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Malaysia, Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Rhodesia, Netherlands, New Zealand
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
  • Action TypeRevolver
  • Fire Modesdouble-action only (Mk I* and Mk I**), single/double action (Mk I)
  • Select FireNo
  • Feed SystemCylinder
  • Drum / Belt Capacity6
  • Practical Rate of Fire25
  • Trigger Typedouble-action
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity189 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)13.7 m
  • Maximum Range182.8 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production325,000
  • Production Start1932
  • Production End1957
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1932Production started
  2. 1939First deployment: World War II
  3. 1957Production ended
94
years in service
25
years in production
55,000
units produced
14
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
ENFIELD NO. 2 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
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