The M1895 Lee Navy, a 6mm straight-pull bolt-action rifle adopted by the US Navy, featured a high-velocity cartridge intended for anti-torpedo boat and Marine landing party roles. Despite its fast action and light trigger, it suffered from mechanical flaws like a difficult bolt removal and a fragile extractor, compounded by ammunition instability in humid naval conditions. Ultimately, the Navy reverted to the Krag-Jørgensen due to these issues and the era's technical limitations.
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