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The C1A1 was a Canadian modification of the British L1A1 rifle in which the original long firing pin was replaced by a two-part firing pin because of problems with the long firing pin bending on firing and as a result failing to withdraw into the breech-block.
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The C2 was a Canadian heavy-barrelled gas operated selective fire rifle based on the FAL and adopted by the Canadian Army as their Squad Light Automatic weapon. The C2 was chambered for the 7.62 mm NATO cartridge which it took from a 30-round box magazine and fired at a cyclic rate of 710 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 854 meters per second. The C2 had a 533 mm long barrel and was fitted with a post foresight and a tangent rearsight with an aperture graduated from 200 to 1000 yards. A two-part firing pin model, the C2A1 was also produced with a plastic carrying handle.
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The Diemaco C7A1 is a Canadian assault rifle. The C7A1 is chambered for the 5.56 mm NATO cartridge which it takes from a 30-round box magazine, can fire single-shots or fully automatic with a cyclic rate of 800 rounds per minute, has a muzzle velocity of 920 meters-per-second and a 20-inch barrel.
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The Calico Liberty 100 is an American semi-automatic carbine. The Calico Liberty 100 is chambered for the 9 mm Parabellum cartridge which it takes from a 100-round magazine. The Calico Liberty 100 has a 16 inch long barrel and fixed leaf and adjustable bead sights.
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The Calico Liberty 50 is an American semi-automatic carbine. The Calico Liberty 50 is chambered for the 9 mm Parabellum cartridge which it takes from a 50-round magazine. The Calico Liberty 50 has a 16 inch long barrel and fixed leaf and adjustable bead sights.
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A caliver was an early form of hand-gun, musket or arquebus. It was lighter than the musket, and thus had the advantage of being fired without the need for a rest and much more rapidly. By 1600 the caliver seems to have been superseded by the musket.
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A carbine is a rifle with a relatively short barrel. Traditionally, carbines were a specialist weapon for use by cavalry who were unable to carry a long-barrelled rifle.
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The Cei-Rigotti automatic rifle is an Italian gas operated rifle developed in the 1890s. It takes a 6.5 mm round from a 25-round box. It has a muzzle velocity of 730 meters-per-second and is sighted to 1400 meters. The Cei-Rigotti can fire single shots or bursts at a cyclic rate of 900 rounds per minute. rounds-per-minute.
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The CETME Model 58 is a Spanish delayed blowback selective fire automatic assault-rifle developed from the German Mauser StG45 which was under development during the Second World War. The CETME Model 58 is chambered for the 7.62 mm CETME cartridge which it takes from a 20-round box magazine, has a cyclic rate of 600 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of 760 meters-per-second and a 450 mm long barrel. The CETME Model 58 has an effective range of 600 meters. Later models were produced in NATO 5.56 mm calibre.
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The Chapuis Double Express Prestige is a French double-barrelled, breech-loading hunting rifle produced in blued steel with a walnut stock and engraved breech pivot. The Chapuis Double Express Prestige is produced in 9.3 mm, 8 mm Mauser and 7 mm calibre. It has a 60 cm long barrel and is fitted with a folding sight and a mounting for a telescopic sight.
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The Chapuis Double Express Progress is a French double-barrelled, breech-loading hunting rifle produced in blued steel with a walnut stock and engraved breech pivot. The Chapuis Double Express Progress is produced in 9.3 mm, 8 mm Mauser and 7 mm calibre. It has a 60 cm long barrel - the Imperial model has a 65 cm long barrel - and is fitted with a folding sight and a mounting for a telescopic sight.
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The Chapuis Double Express Progress 375 Savanna is a French double-barrelled, breech-loading big-game hunting rifle produced in blued steel with a walnut stock and engraved breech pivot. The Chapuis Double Express Progress 375 Savanna is produced in .375 Holland and Holland Magnum calibre. It has a 65 cm long barrel and is fitted with an express folding sight and a mounting for a telescopic sight.
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The Chapuis Gevaudan 2000 Affut is a French bolt-action hunting rifle produced in blued steel with a walnut stock and pistol grip. The Chapuis Gevaudan 2000 Affut is produced in 7 mm and .300 Winchester Magnum calibres, and takes a 4-round magazine. It has a 60 to 65 cm long barrel and is fitted with a special sight for driven-game and a mounting for a telescopic sight.
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The Chapuis Gevaudan 2000 Battue is a French bolt-action hunting rifle produced in blued steel with a walnut stock and pistol grip. The Chapuis Gevaudan 2000 Battue is produced in 7 mm, 9.3 mm and .300 Winchester Magnum calibres, and takes a 4- or 5-round magazine. It has a 53 to 60 cm long barrel and is fitted with a special sight for driven-game and a mounting for a telescopic sight.
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The Chapuis Gevaudan 2000 Battue Stutzen is a French bolt-action hunting carbine produced in blued steel with a walnut stock that runs the full length under the barrel and pistol grip. The Chapuis Gevaudan 2000 Battue Stutzen is produced in 7 mm, 9.3 mm and .300 Winchester Magnum calibres, and takes a 4-or 5-round magazine. It has a 53 cm long barrel and is fitted with a special sight for driven-game and a mounting for a telescopic sight.
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The Chapuis Oural Luxe is a French, single-shot, breech-loading hunting rifle produced in blued steel with a walnut stock. The Chapuis Oural Luxe is available in various calibres including 6 mm, 7 mm and .300 Winchester Magnum. It has a 60 cm long barrel and is fitted with a folding sight and mounting for a telescopic sight.
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The Chassepot was a French, bolt action, needle fire rifle invented by Antoine Chassepot and manufactured by Imperiale during the 1860s. It was adopted as standard by the French army in 1866 and remained the standard until 1874. It had an effective range of 400 meters.
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The Christobal Model 2 was a Dominican Republic delayed blowback selective fire carbine produced around 1950. The Christobal Model 2 was chambered for the US .30 M1 carbine cartridge which it took from a 25- or 30-round box magazine and fired with a cyclic rate of 580 rounds per minute and a muzzle velocity of 572 meters per second to an effective range of 300 meters. The Christobal Model 2 had a 409 mm long barrel and was fitted with a blade foresight and a notch rearsight. The Christobal Model 2 saw service with the Dominican republic armed forces and some were also sold to Cuba.
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The CIS SAR-21 is a Singapore gas-operated assault rifle introduced in 1999. The CIS SAR-21 is chambered for the 5.56 mm cartridge which it takes from a 30-round translucent plastic box magazine, has a cyclic rate of 650 rounds per minute and a 20-inch barrel. The CIS SAR-21 is fitted with a battery-powered laser-aiming device mounted in the front plate of the body, beneath the barrel.
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The Colt Commando is an American gas operated selective fire automatic rifle. The Colt Commando forms a shorter version of the Armalite AR-15. It takes a .223 inch round from a 20- or 30-round magazine. It has a muzzle velocity of 924 meters-per-second and a cyclic rate of 750 rounds-per-minute. It is sighted to 458 meters with an effective range of 200 meters. The Colt Commando has a shorter 254 mm long barrel, telescopic butt and is fitted with a cylindrical post foresight and a flip aperture rearsight.
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The Colt Match Target is an American civilian semi-automatic version of the Armalite AR-15 rifle. The Colt Match Target is produced in black phosphate coated steel with a plastic stock and is produced in various calibres including .223 Remington and 9 mm Parabellum. It takes a 5-round magazine and has a 20 inch long barrel with adjustable folding optical sight.
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The Colt Sporter is an American civilian semi-automatic version of the Armalite AR-15 rifle. The Colt Sporter is produced in black phosphate coated steel with a plastic stock and is chambered for the .223 Remington cartridge. It takes a 5-, 20- or 30-round magazine and has a 20 inch long barrel with adjustable folding optical sight.
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The Ceska Zbrojovka CZ 511 is a Czech semi-automatic sporting and hunting rifle. The CZ 511 is produced in .22 Long Rifle calibre and takes an 8-round magazine. It has a 22.25 inch long barrel and is fitted with an adjustable folding rear sight and bead tunnel sight and a mounting for a telescopic sight.
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The Ceska Zbrojovka CZ 513 Farmer is a Czech bolt-action hunting rifle. The CZ 513 is produced in .22 Long Rifle calibre and takes a 10-round magazine. It has a 53 cm long barrel and is fitted with an adjustable rear sight and bead tunnel sight.
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The Ceska Zbrojovka CZ 527 is a Czech bolt-action hunting rifle. The CZ 527 is produced in .22 Hornet, .222 Remington and .223 Remington calibres and has a 5-round cartridge holder. It has a 18.25 inch or 60 cm (Lux model) long barrel depending upon model and is fitted with a fixed rear sight and bead tunnel sight and mounting for a telescopic sight.
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The Ceska Zbrojovka CZ 527 FS is a Czech bolt-action hunting rifle. The CZ 527 FS is produced in .22 Hornet, .222 Remington and .223 Remington calibres and has a 5-round cartridge holder. It has a 52 cm long barrel and is fitted with a fixed rear sight and bead tunnel sight and mounting for a telescopic sight.
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The Ceska Zbrojovka CZ 537 is a Czech bolt-action hunting rifle. The CZ 537 is produced in .243 Winchester and .308 Winchester calibres and has a 4-round internal magazine. It has a 60 cm long barrel and is fitted with a fixed rear sight and bead tunnel sight and mounting for a telescopic sight. The CZ 537 is also available with a removable 5-round cartridge holder in 6.5 mm, 7 mm and .270 Winchester calibres.
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The Ceska Zbrojovka CZ 537 FS is a Czech bolt-action hunting rifle. The CZ 537 FSis produced in .243 Winchester and .308 Winchester calibres and has a 4-round internal magazine. It has a 52 cm long barrel and is fitted with a fixed rear sight and bead tunnel sight and mounting for a telescopic sight. The CZ 537 is also available with a removable 5-round cartridge holder in 6.5 mm, 7 mm and .270 Winchester calibres.
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The Ceska Zbrojovka CZ 537 Sniper is a Czech bolt-action sniper rifle. The CZ 537 Sniper is produced in .308 Winchester calibre and has a 4-round internal magazine. It has a 65 cm long barrel and is fitted with a mounting for a telescopic sight, a special sniper stock, pistol grip and bipod.
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The Ceska Zbrojovka CZ 537 Sport is a Czech bolt-action target-shooting rifle. The CZ 537 Sport is produced in .308 Winchester calibre and has a 4-round internal magazine. It has a 65 cm long barrel and is fitted with an Anschutz optical sight and a mounting for a telescopic sight.
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The Ceska Zbrojovka CZ 550 is a range of Czech bolt-action hunting and sporting rifles. The CZ 550 is produced in various calibres between 6.5 mm and .308 Winchester, and a Magnum model is also produced in various Magnum cartridge calibres, and has a fixed magazine of between four and six rounds capacity depending upon calibre. Barrel lengths vary between 20.5 inches and 25 inches depending upon model. All the models have a mounting for a telescopic sight, and some have a bead tunnel sight, others having no sights.
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The Ceska Zbrojovka CZ ZKK 600 is a Czech bolt-action hunting rifle produced in blued steel with a wooden stock and pistol grip. The CZ ZKK 600 is produced in various calibres including 6.5 mm, 7 mm, .270 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield. It takes a 5-round magazine and has a 60 cm long barrel and fixed sights and a mounting for a telescopic sight.
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The Ceska Zbrojovka CZ ZKK 601 is a Czech bolt-action hunting rifle produced in blued steel with a wooden stock and pistol grip. The CZ ZKK 601 is produced in .243 Winchester and .308 Winchester calibres. It takes a 5-round magazine and has a 60 cm long barrel and fixed sights and a mounting for a telescopic sight.
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The Ceska Zbrojovka CZ ZKK 602 is a Czech bolt-action big-game hunting rifle produced in blued steel with a wooden stock and pistol grip. The CZ ZKK 602 is produced in .375 Holland and Holland Magnum and .458 Winchester Magnum calibres. It takes a 4-round magazine and has a 25 inch long barrel and adjustable Express rear sight and a bead tunnel front sight and a mounting for a telescopic sight.
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The Ceska Zbrojovka CZ ZKK 611 is a Czech bolt-action target and hunting rifle produced in blued steel with a walnut stock and pistol grip. The CZ ZKK 611 is produced in .22 WMR calibre. It takes a 6-round magazine and has a 20 inch long barrel and adjustable folding rear sight and a bead tunnel front sight and a mounting for a telescopic sight.
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The Ceska Zbrojovka CZ ZKM 452 is a series of Czech bolt-action sporting and hunting rifles. The CZ ZKM 452 is produced in .22 Long Rifle and .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire calibres and takes a 10-round magazine. Various models are produced with barrel lengths of 16.25 inches (carbine), 22.5 inches (Deluxe) and 24.75 inches, all fitted with an adjustable folding rear sight, bead tunnel sight and mounting for a telescopic sight.
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