The best-known Lee–Enfield rifle, the SMLE Mk III, was introduced on 26 January 1907, along with a Pattern 1907 bayonet and featured a simplified rear sight arrangement and a fixed, rather than a bolt-head-mounted sliding, charger guide. [13]

Details on the features and markings of a SMLE No.1 Mk.III*, with additional resources to learn more.

Jan 16, 2015 · All stock issues aside, the Lee-Enfield SMLE MkIII is a good rifle with a lot of history. It has some quircks, but its detachable mag, capacity, and smooth action still give it relevance today. I’d put this rifle up against any other of it’s era any day of the week, and with a scope on it, it may yet prove to hold its own with modern-day guns.

Jan 20, 2021 · The SMLE MkIII* equipped all the Bns of the Royal Australian Reg’t throughout The Korean War. And the (also Lithgow made) SMLE IIITs – with a WWI design telescope and a heavy barrel for selected Mk7 ammo were still in use for training marksmen in 1976.

Apr 10, 2014 · It’s a Lee-Enfield SMLE (Short Magazine Lee-Enfield) model No. 1 MKIII (.303 British caliber) produced at the Birmingham Small Arms Co. in England in 1940. Lee-Enfields were manufactured from 1888 to the early 1970s, and total production was nearly 14 million rifles.

Oct 16, 2020 · The Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield, Mk III is one of the iconic bolt-action battle rifles of the 20th century. Here's how it comes apart.

These companies designed mounts for the Short Lee-Enfield that permitted quick fitting and removal of the telescopes with minimal effect on the rifle's zero; although those issued with such rifles understandably preferred to be sure about their continuing accuracy by leaving the telescopes in place unless removal was absolutely necessary - usual...

Oct 22, 2006 · The Rifle, Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield, in it’s Mk III and Mk III* variants was the primary infantry rifle of Australian forces from circa World War One until the introduction of the L1 FAL rifle variant in the mid 1950's. It served with distinction from Gallipoli to Korea.

Jul 1, 2016 · From the muddy trenches of Flanders to the sun-baked shores of Gallipoli, the Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk III rifle in the hands of the British Army proved itself up to the demanding service...

The No. 1 Mk III was Australia's standard battle rifle through the two World Wars and also the Korean conflict, and distinguished itself by its ruggedness, rate of fire, stopping power, and the devastating effect of the 17 inch long bayonet employed with the rifle.