After several trials, including troop trials at the Front, and some use by observers in aircraft, in 1918 the Farquhar–Hill rifle was found to be suitable for military use and an official request was issued for procurement of as many as 100,000 Farquhar–Hill rifles.
Following numerous tests, including combat trials on the battlefield and some use by observers in aircraft, in 1918 the Farquhar–Hill rifle was deemed suitable for military deployment and an official request was made to acquire as many as 100,000 Farquhar–Hill rifles.