BSA Shirley undertook 100 conversions to .22". In Jordan, the Lee–Enfield was in use with the Police and Gendarmerie until 1971, and with the Armed Forces until 1965. At some point just after the Sino-Indian War of 1962, the Rifle Factory Ishapore in India began producing a new type of rifle known as the Rifle 7.62 mm 2A, which was based on the SMLE Mk III*[80] and was slightly redesigned to use the 7.62×51mm NATO round. 4 rifle with the trigger hung forward from the butt collar and not from the trigger guard, beech wood stocks (with the original reinforcing strap and centre piece of wood in the rear of the forestock on the No.4 Mk I/Mk I* being removed in favour of a tie screw and nut) and brass "gunmetal" buttplates (during the war the British, Americans and Canadians replaced the brass buttplates on the No.4 rifles with a zinc alloy (Zamak) type to reduce costs and speed production). The Lee-Enfield had its origins in the late 19th century, when repeating rifles firing full-powered cartridges were coming to the fore. [9] Replacing this with a new square-shaped rifling system designed at the Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF) Enfield solved the problem, and the Lee–Enfield was born. Canada converted about 1,588 rifles at Small Arms Limited (to the end of 1945) and, in 1946, at Canadian Arsenals Limited. The Lee-Enfield Ballistics In 1892, the .303 British cartridge was loaded with 70 grains ofblack powder and had a 215 grain round nose bullet with a muzzlevelocity of 1850 fps. [29], The inability of the principal manufacturers (RSAF Enfield, The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited and London Small Arms Co. Ltd) to meet military production demands led to the development of the "peddled scheme", which contracted out the production of whole rifles and rifle components to several shell companies. The No. The Indian conversions were originally chambered for the .410 Indian Musket cartridge, which is based on the .303 British cartridge, and will not chamber the common .410 shotgun cartridge. The SMLE Mk V (later Rifle No. Khyber Pass Copy rifles cannot generally stand up to the pressures generated by modern commercial ammunition,[93] and are generally considered unsafe to fire under any circumstances.[13]. Converted to Charger loading by the Royal Navy This is a pre 1899 Rifle and requires no Licence in the USA. The bore is spotless overall a great value at this price. 4 Mk IV, sfn error: multiple targets (2×): CITEREFWilson2007 (, sfn error: multiple targets (2×): CITEREFSkennerton2001 (, Modern Warfare, Published by Mark Dartford, Marshall Cavendish (London) 1985. Numerous attempts have been made to convert the various single-shot .410 shotgun models to a bolt-action repeating model by removing the wooden magazine plug and replacing it with a standard 10-round SMLE magazine. Lee Enfield No 1 Mk Iii 303 Bolt Head Assembly Complete With Extractor Smle 3. 4 Mk. None of these is known to have been successful,[71] though some owners have adapted 3-round magazines for Savage and Stevens shotguns to function in a converted SMLE shotgun, or even placing such a magazine inside a gutted SMLE magazine. The Mk V did retain a magazine cut-off, but without a spotting hole, the piling swivel was kept attached to a forward barrel band, which was wrapped over and attached to the rear of the nose cap to reinforce the rifle for use with the standard Pattern 1907 bayonet. Like the No. In 1904 the Short, Magazine Lee Enfield Mark I (SMLE Mk I) was introduced with a standard barrel length of 25.2” to be used by all soldiers. [32] The Lithgow Small Arms Factory finally ceased production of the SMLE Mk III* in 1953.[26]. ), Rhineland Arms produces .45 ACP conversion kits for the Lee–Enfield action using M1911 pistol magazines.[106]. [78] The L8 series of rifles consisted of L8A1 rifles (converted No.4 Mk2 rifles), L8A2 rifles (converted No.4 Mk1/2 rifles), L8A3 rifles (converted No.4 Mk1/3 rifles), L8A4 rifles (converted No.4 Mk1 rifles), and L8A5 rifles (converted No.4 Mk1* rifles). Lee Enfield rifles are used by the Jamaica Constabulary force for training recruits during field-craft exercises and drills. [89] AIA also offered the AIA M10-A1 rifle, a Jungle Carbine-styled version chambered in 7.62×39mm Russian, which uses AK-47 magazines. (E.A.L. Second World War UK production rifles had manufacturer codes for security reasons. 1 Mk. 4 rifles, except for the new barrel (which still retained the original No.4 rifle bayonet lugs) and magazine. From the late 1940s, legislation in New South Wales, Australia, heavily restricted .303 British calibre (and other "military calibre") rifles,[72] so large numbers of SMLEs were converted to "wildcat" calibres such as .303/25, .303/22, .303/270 and the popular 7.7×54mm round. It was never an official military designation but British and Commonwealth troops serving in the Burmese and Pacific theatres during World War II had been known to unofficially refer to the No. The .303 British cartridge was designed specifically for that rifle, and later on, when the Lee-Metford was replaced with the Lee-Enfield, the Powers That Be kept the existing caliber. The No. While British and Australian conversions were to the standard commercially available .410 shotgun cartridge (though of varying chamber lengths) the Indian conversions have been the source of considerable confusion. Most of the Canadian made No.4 Mk.I* (T) sniper equipments went into British service. 2/1s (Mk. 1 Mk V), adopted a new receiver-mounted aperture sighting system, which moved the rear sight from its former position on the barrel. 32 3.5× telescopic sight. Both were located at Long Branch, Ontario. Manufacturer: Lee Enfield Model: No. 4 Mk I* rifles are all stamped "US PROPERTY". The barrel was now halfway in length between the original long rifle and the carbine, at 25.2 inches (640 mm). The Canadian scopes made by Research Enterprises Limited and were prefixed with a letter C and went through C no. [97] The CIA's Operation Cyclone provided hundreds of thousands of Enfields to the Mujahideen, funneling them through Pakistan's ISI. Only SMLE Mk III* rifles are known to have been assembled under this program. 1 Mk III* it lacked a volley sight and had the wire loop in place of the sling swivel at the front of magazine well along with the simplified cocking piece. Clear (Enfield Wikipedia Page) (.303 British … Lee Enfield Mod. Wartime demand and the improved Mk VII loading of the .303 round caused the Lee-Enfield to be retained for service. 2s Modified to Mk. 10 Each British Lee Enfield Smle 303 Stripper Clips With Pouch Oiler. The Lee–Enfield was adapted to fire the .303 British service cartridge, a rimmed, high-powered rifle round. Many of these muskets were rechambered, after being sold as surplus, and can now be used with commercially available ammunition. [34], In 1926, the British Army changed their nomenclature; the SMLE became known as the Rifle No. [22] The SMLE's visual trademark was its blunt nose, with only the bayonet boss protruding a small fraction of an inch beyond the nosecap, being modelled on the Swedish Model 1894 Cavalry Carbine. The model 2|A1 changed the rear sight to 800 m, and was manufactured until at least the 1980s; a sporting rifle based on the Mk III* action remained in production. The primary distinguishing feature of the No. In good condition, shipping and insurance by purchaser valid pal verification required. As a standard-issue infantry rifle, it is still found in service in the armed forces of some Commonwealth nations,[12] notably with the Bangladesh Police, which makes it the second longest-serving military bolt-action rifle still in official service, after the Mosin–Nagant (Mosin-Nagant receivers are used in the Finnish 7.62 Tkiv 85). This is one reason the bolt closure feels smooth. The magazine cutoff was also reintroduced and an additional band was added near the muzzle for additional strength during bayonet use. The Lee–Enfield rifle is a popular gun for historic rifle enthusiasts and those who find the 10-round magazine, loading by charger clips, and the rapid bolt-action useful for Practical Rifle events. Truth be known about Enfield serial numbers is simply, the serial number was used more for production counting than any other reason. 4 Mk .I* Action Type: Bolt Calibre: .303 British Barrel length: 24″ Choke: N/A Includes: Sling, US Property Marked .303 British . $24.98. 4 Mk. p. 372. In British service, the No. [13] The Canadian Rangers unit still use Enfield rifles, with plans to replace the weapons sometime in 2017–2018 with the new Sako-designed Colt Canada C19. 32 Mk. The Pouch is made of canvas, is blue in color for the British Royal Air Force, and is in good condition with some minor fraying, view pictures. The PC Gallery Rifle is a carbine in pistol and revolver calibres, the AL42 a 5.56 mm rifle and the AL30C, a carbine in .30 Carbine. Initially, rifles were converted from obsolete Magazine Lee–Metford and Magazine Lee–Enfield rifles[57][58] but from the First World War onwards SMLE rifles were used instead. 5 Mk I was popular with soldiers owing to its light weight, portability and shorter length than a standard Lee–Enfield rifle. I, also known as the Lee-Metford. Wwi Wwii British Smle Enfield Rifle Leather Carry Sling Rusette. The accuracy requirement was ability to place 7 of 7 shots in a 5 inches (12.7 cm) circle at 200 yards (183 m) and 6 of 7 shots in a 10 inches (25.4 cm) circle at 400 yards (366 m). IV rifles are externally identical to a .303 calibre SMLE Mk III* rifle, the only difference being the .22 calibre barrel, empty magazine case, bolthead and extractor which have been modified to fire .22 calibre rimfire cartridges. Each No. 2 Mk. 5 Mk I, designated Rifle, No. These design features facilitate rapid cycling and fire compared to other bolt-action designs like the Mauser. [39] Unlike the SMLE, that had a nose cap, the No 4 Lee–Enfield barrel protruded from the end of the forestock. 1 Mk III pattern rifle. Later on when Avrakotos asked Michael Vickers to revamp their strategy, he stopped the Enfield system and, with the large amounts of money available thanks to Charlie Wilson, replaced them with a mix of modern weapons like AK-47s and mortars. Description: Here is a British Enfield .303 british caliber Lee-Enfield Rifle. Has a 25.5 inch barrel and all original serial numbers match. SAF Lithgow, in Australia, produced shotguns based on the MkIII action under the "Slazenger" name, chambering the common commercial .410 shotgun shell. The No. The Lee-Enfield traces it roots back to 1888, when the British Army adopted the Magazine Rifle Mk. [75] Similar developments were the South African Rieder Automatic Rifle and the New Zealand and Australian Charlton Automatic Rifles. A five-round .22 cal 'Parker-Hiscock' magazine was also developed and in service for a relatively short period during the later period of the First World War, but was subsequently withdrawn from issue due to reliability problems with its quite complicated loading and feeding mechanism. The weapon was reliable but unergonomic for the user as the force of the recoiling bolt interfered with handling. Originally, the concept of a detachable magazine was opposed in some British Army circles, as some feared that the private soldier might be likely to lose the magazine during field campaigns. II and Mk. It featured a ten-round box magazine which was loaded with the .303 British cartridge manually from the top, either one round at a time or by means of five-round chargers. Generally inferior workmanship, including weak/soft metal, poorly finished wood, and badly struck markings. Further minor modifications were also made over the next few years, these resulted in the SMLE Mk II (1906) followed by the Mk III (1907). [45] With a cut-down stock, a prominent flash hider, and a "lightening-cut" receiver machined to remove all unnecessary metal, reduced barrel length of 18.8 in (478 mm) the No. USA Pre 1899 law. The Lee–Speed Sporter was a higher quality British made version of the Lee–Enfield. Lee–Enfields are very popular as hunting rifles and target shooting rifles. The Lee–Enfield series is very popular for service rifle shooting competitions in the UK and Australia due to the prohibitions on the legal ownership of semi-automatic centrefire rifles in Great Britain and restrictions on the legal ownership of semi-automatic centrefire rifles in Australia. Item. About 3,000 rifles, mostly Stevens-Savage, appear to have been partially converted by Holland & Holland but never received brackets, scopes of the final "T" mark. James Purdey and Sons fitted special buttstocks later in the war. ... Enfield no1 mk1 1905. Enfield .303 British For Sale Enfield.303 British. II in 1943 which offered side adjustments in finer 1 MOA increments, and finally the Mk. R.A.S.F Sparkbook. ... WARCRAFT EXPORTS British WWI & WWII Lee Enfield SMLE Leather Rifle Sling. 32 telescope sight to the left side of the receiver. They were supplied to the UK under the Lend-Lease programme during the Second World War. 4 Mk IV. [13] Lee–Enfield rifles are still popular in the region, despite the presence and ready availability of more modern weapons such as the SKS-45, the AKM, the Chinese Type 56 assault rifle, and the AK-74. [citation needed]. The products were marketed under alliterative names e.g. The Rifle Factory Ishapore at Ishapore in India produced the Mk III* in .303 British, and then the model 2A, with strength increased by heat treatment of the receiver and bolt to fire 7.62×51mm NATO ammunition, retaining the 2,000-yard rear sight as the metric conversion of distance was very close to the flatter trajectory of the new ammunition. A plug was welded in place forward of the chamber, and a window was cut in the side of the barrel. Whitaker Special BSA M47c No4T 7.62 Target Rifle. 4 Mk I, because the Lithgow Small Arms Factory was producing the SMLE Mk III. 4 rifles and brought them up to the same standard as the No. This sight, like other aperture sights, proved to be faster and more accurate than the typical mid-barrel open rear sight elements sight lines offered by Mauser, previous Lee–Enfields or the Buffington battle sight of the M1903 Springfield. The British probably used helical locking lugs to allow for chambering imperfect or dirty ammunition and that the closing cam action is distributed over the entire mating faces of both bolt and receiver lugs. 8 and Rifle, No. VI but had a flat left side and did away with the chequering on the furniture. [9], The Lee–Enfield rifle was introduced in November 1895 as the .303 calibre, Rifle, Magazine, Lee–Enfield,[9] or more commonly Magazine Lee–Enfield, or MLE (sometimes spoken as "emily" instead of M, L, E). 1 Mk. [91], A number of British Service Rifles, predominantly the Martini–Henry and Martini–Enfield, but also the various Lee–Enfield rifles, have been produced by small manufacturers in the Khyber Pass region of the Pakistani/Afghan border.