Lee-Enfield (Series)

The History of Lee-Enfield (Series)

The Lee-Enfield rifle is a highly successful bolt-action firearm introduced in 1895 and still in use today, with over 17 million rifles produced by various countries. The Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk I (SMLE) was a lighter and shorter version introduced in 1904, followed by the SMLE Mk III in 1907 with a new cartridge. The SMLE Mk III became the standard British infantry rifle during World War I and was later modified to become the SMLE Mk III*, also known as the No. 1 rifle.

The SMLE Mk III is a sturdy firearm with a .303 caliber cartridge, a 10-round magazine, and various sighting options, including the ability to mount a scope for sniping. During World War II, the No. 4 Mk I rifle was introduced, featuring improved toughness and portability. It also had a bayonet attachment and later became the No. 4 Mk I* production version. Lee-Enfield rifles were used in various roles during the war, including as snipers, and continued to serve during the Korean War.

Specification

Basics

Years in Service: 1895

Origins: UK

Categories: Bolt-action rifle, magazine, bolt-action rifle

Manufacturer: Royal Small Arms Works/Birmingham Small Arms/London Small Arms/Royal Armouries - UK; Lithgow Small Arms - Australia; Ishapore Rifle Works - India; Small Arms Ltd (Post War Canadian Armory Limited Company) - Canada; Savage Arms - USA; Pakistan Arms Factory - Pakistan

Operators: UK; Australia; Canada; India; Indonesia; Iraq; Ireland; Israel; New Zealand; Pakistan; South Africa; Thailand; United Arab Emirate.

Accuracy/Precision: Long-range accuracy/accuracy capability; good for sniping, especially when equipped with sights.

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length: 1,130 mm (44.49 in)

Barrel length: 635mm (25.00 in)

Cured weight: 8.82 lbs (4.00 kg)

Action

Bolt Actionz: The process of manually operating the control bolt lever to eject the spent cartridge, releasing the bolt and inserting a new cartridge into the chamber.

Cartridges and Paper Feeds

Caliber:.303 MK VII SAA bullet

Circle/Feed: Detachable 10-round magazine

POWER

Maximum efficiency: 1,640 feet (500m | 547m)

Rate of fire: 20 Number of revolutions

Mile speed: 2,441 ft/s (744 m/s)