What kind of rifle was the Lee Enfield?
The .303 caliber Lee-Enfield rifle, November 1895,usually called the Magazine Lee-Enfield, or MLE. The next year a shorter version was introduced as the Lee-Enfield Cavalry Carbine Mk I, or LEC, with a 21.2-inch barrel as opposed to the 30.2-inch „long“ version. British Commonwealth forces used the Lee Enfield Mark 4 as their main rifle.
When did the Lee Enfield Mk 1 come out?
The .303 caliber Lee-Enfield rifle, November 1895,usually called the Magazine Lee-Enfield, or MLE. The next year a shorter version was introduced as the Lee-Enfield Cavalry Carbine Mk I, or LEC, with a 21.2-inch barrel as opposed to the 30.2-inch „long“ version. After modifications, in 1899 they became the Mk I.
How many rounds in a.303 Lee Enfield rifle?
History On Line. .303 Lee Enfield Rifle and Manual The bolt action, Caliber .303 in. Magazine Lee-Enfield, MLE, held two columns of 5 cartridges each. A skilled soldier could fire the 8.8 lb rifle’s deadly 174 grain bullet at from 20 to 30 aimed rounds per minute, making British Commonwealth…
Are there any Lee Enfields from World War 2?
We have a large selection of WW1 and WW2 dated SMLEs, along with a plethora of Lee Enfield No.4 WW2 and later production rifles. Please click here to view our selection of SMLEs, and here for No.4 rifles, or read on for more information. We have a large number of .303 SMLE rifles, dating from both the Great War and WW2.
What kind of magazine does a Lee Enfield have?
The magazine designed by James Paris Lee is a distinctive feature of the Lee-Enfield. It holds 10 rounds of ammunition in a double stacked magazine. The magazine is detachable, but the rifle is not intended to be reloaded by replacing the magazine, but by two charger clips each holding five rounds of .303 ammunition.
How big is a Lee Enfield No 4?
The No. 4 rifle was produced in England and North America (Canada and by Savage Arms, U.S.A.) only. Total length was 44.4 inches and weight was 8 pounds, 11 ounces. No.4 Mk.I* (Star) The Mk.I* had a small section of boltway removed, about a half inch rear of the forward end.