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rifle

thumb|Common military rifles from the mid-to-late 20th century of various types and configurations, displayed at the National Firearms Museum in [[Virginia, United States. Top to bottom: FAMAS, vz. 52 rifle, CAR-15, M40, SVD rifle, RK 62, and Type 56.]]

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A rifle is a long-barreled firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, as shown by the various military examples displayed at the National Firearms Museum. Rifles have been important weapons in military use throughout the modern era, with many different types and configurations developed by different countries over the 20th century.

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Commons gallery: Rifle
Commons category: Rifles
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time of discovery or invention: 1410-00-00

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Contents

Terminology
Historical overview
19th century
Muzzle-loading
Minié system – the "rifled musket"
Breech loading
Repeating rifle
Magazine-fed rifle
Revolving rifle
Modern
3D-printed rifle
Youth rifle
Technical aspects
Rifling
Barrel wear
Rate of fire
Range
Bullet rotational speed (RPM)
Caliber
Types of rifle
By mechanism
By usage
See also
References
External links

A rifle is a long-barreled firearm designed for accurate shooting, distinguished by having a barrel cut with a helical or spiralling pattern of grooves (rifling). Most rifles are designed to be held with both hands and braced against the shoulder via a buttstock for stability. Rifles are used in warfare, law enforcement, hunting and target shooting sports.