The Lee–Enfield is a bolt-action, magazine -fed repeating rifle that served as the main firearm of the military forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth during the first half of the 20th century, and was the standard service rifle of the British Armed Forces from its official adoption in 1895 until 1957. [9][10]

Feb 25, 2010 · With Hitler’s war machine on the move, the British needed an accurate, mass-production rifle. Thanks to inter-war development, an improved and simplified design was waiting in the wings, and the...

The Lee Enfield No.4 is the best-known WWII era British military rifle. An evolution of the SMLE, the Lee Enfield No.4 features a heavier barrel and better sights than its predecessor. Simplified for war production with a quick release bolt and battle sights, the No.4 MKI* is one of the most capable and versatile models of Lee Enfield available.

May 7, 2021 · The 10-round bolt-action rifle proved itself through two world wars, but it is increasingly rare on the collectors market. The Enfield SMLE is one of the most iconic firearms of all time.

Dec 15, 2022 · In 1931, the British Board of Ordnance began trials with a new rifle, the No. 4 Mk I, and for the next 10 years began the groundwork for the adoption and manufacture of this lighter and more...

Nov 17, 2015 · The British Army’s most famous rifle of the conflict was the Lee Enfield No 4 Rifle Mk 1 in .303 British. The No. 4 Enfield was the evolution of an older design and was used in many...

Mar 5, 2024 · Despite being built in the 1940s, many military rifles, including this Lee-Enfield No. 4 MK I, are in fine shape and still quite capable shooters. Photo: Jim Davis. Although prices have risen on these older military rifles, they’re still out there if you look around a bit for them.

Jul 2, 2012 · The end result was perhaps the best sniper rifle of World War II, the Lee Enfield No. 4 Mk.1 (T). Why was the (T) a great rifle in its day? For a few important reasons.

It represents a minor technological upgrade of the No. 4. All Lee-Enfield rifles through the end of WW II had their triggers pivoting from the trigger guard / bottom iron. While this might not seem to be a big deal, in humid or rainy climates it was.

The Lee Enfield Rifle Association (LERA) LERA's aims are to promote the shooting, collection, and study of the Lee Enfield series of rifles. The majority of members shoot either the SMLE or the No 4, however many of the rarer marks are owned by members.