The Thorneycroft rifle, developed in 1901, is presented as potentially the first military bullpup rifle, designed to address the length and clumsiness of British rifles post-Boer War. It features a unique bolt-action bullpup layout, an internal 5-round magazine angled to prevent rim-lock, and advanced aperture sights. This specific prototype includes unique, albeit unmarked, volley sights, highlighting its experimental nature.
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