The leeenfield is a boltaction, magazinefed, repeating rifle that served as the main firearm. The leeenfield by ian skennerton hardcover signed by. For reference see the lee enfield page 479 by skennerton. In the 1920s, the british army had begun development of a new, easiertomanufacture version of the bolt action lee enfield. With a brief history and a step by step photographic guide to disassembly and reassembly of the rifle.
Lee, the rifle utilized a cockonclosing bolt with rear locking lugs, and was designed to fire the british. This one has handsome hardwood stocks with a brass stock disc present and blued finish on the metal. He is the author of a number of books including the military sniper since 1914. The leeenfield is one of the 20th centurys most recognisable and longestserving military rifles. Soldiers recollections of the rifle are overwhelmingly affectionate it was. There are a few guns that i think everyone should own at least once. Jan 24, 2012 the lee enfield rifle is a powerful symbol of the british army in the 20th century, and this concise work does it justice. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. This rifle is a conversion to 22 from a 1902 dated mkii lee metford to a sht 22 mk 2 trainer.
This web site, now in its 11th year, was created for collectors, shooters, and fans of the venerable enfield rifle, a rifle whichin its various formshas seen duty for over 150 years as a main battle rifle, a home guard and constabulary weapon, a competition target rifle, and a major gamegetter on five continents. Hyatt gun shop is americas largest independently owned gun store and features more than 4,000 guns in stock on any given day. It was arguably the best combat rifle of world war i. The 2012 complete book on lee enfield accurizing color by. No5 mk1 jungle carbine all about enfieldsall about. The lee enfield story abebooks shop for books, art. These three volumes 1, 2, and 4 are complete and detailed books to enable a prospective buyer, or current owner, to objectively determine the authenticity of an original leeenfield. The american rifleman is the offi cial iournal of the national rifle association. Leeenfield series boltaction, magazinefed, repeating. Markings on lee enfield rifles all about enfieldsall. Finally, a thorough guide to improving the accuracy of the venerable lee enfield rifle, whether as issued or a completely modified target rifle. I thought that maybe this week dragging out my enfields would be a great way to start a new regular series on military surplus firearms. Excellent condition introduced on 24th may 1915 as the rifle, short. This is the absolute definitive work by this legendary author.
It is mechanically sound with a bright excellent bore. The late charles skip stratton wrote several books on the longestserving british service rifles, and had planned two more before going to his reward in 2006. As such are clearly marked as not to get mixed up with. These three volumes 1, 2, and 4 are complete and detailed books to enable a prospective buyer, or current owner, to objectively determine the authenticity of an original lee enfield. American rifleman leeenfield rifleworkhorse of the. The leeenfield is the ultimate account of a centurys development and issue of the leemetford and leeenfield series. British troops armed with the magazine leeenfield mark i and i rifles aka the long leeenfields, with their manually loaded magazines and ballistically unimpressive. Britains lee enfield no 4 rifle history by cammack. The leeenfield by ian skennerton hardcover signed by the author.
It was then converted in 1905 to a sht le cond ii at enfield. After opening its doors in 1959, hyatt gun shop has been in the same location at 3332 wilkinson blvd. Enfield sht 22 mk4 22 trainer rifle ref reference library. Buy new and used guns or search for gun dealers and shops. Some are out of print and those are rare and can be very expensive. For reference see the leeenfield page 479 by skennerton. Lee enfield trainer in mk2 in 22 caliber joesalter. Cf calibre morris tube previously utilised, originally with the martini henry and martini enfield rifles, and latterly with the first lee enfield the long lee. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The bolt head has an off centre firing pin hole to accommodate the.
Pattern 1914 this rifle was originally manufactured in 1899 by bsa as a le i long leeenfield mark i. The lee enfield rifle has proven itself as the finest battle rifle of all time. There were some uk based trials to ascertain the viability of such a beast but ill cut to the quick. The leemetford, leeenfield, smle and no 4 series rifles and carbines, 1880 to the present by skennerton, ian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The lee enfield story abebooks abebooks shop for books. At the rear end, on the left of the body, two holes are drilled for the lockingbolt 21 and lockingbolt safetycatch 22.
Short, magazine leeenfield mk iii rifle was fast to operate and up to the wretched conditions of the trenches. Wipe clean printed color cover with high quality card color dust jacket. The leeenfield is a boltaction, magazinefed, repeating rifle that served as the main firearm used by the military forces of the british empire and commonwealth during the first half of the 20th century. No other firearm has served for so long at home and abroad with such a proud record. The metal remains in excellent condition with a c broad arrow on the top of the receiver ring. Regardless of the manufacturer of the body, it was discovered the if a rifle needed a bolt head over a size 3 then the body was worn out to and possibly beyond the depth of the hardened locking shoulders. The following two images below are of another of the hundred or so trials rifles serial no t 10091. Further books are to follow covering accessories of the s.
The lee enfield is one of the 20th centurys most recognisable and longestserving military rifles. In nice looking condition and maker marked from bsa on the no1 mk3 smle rifle systems for military and cadet training. The leeenfield traces it roots back to 1888, when the british army adopted the magazine rifle mk. A century of leemetford and leeenfield rifles and carbines. The lee enfield rifle by major e g b reynolds abebooks.
The lee enfield series of rifles is one of the most successful boltaction rifles of all time. Spares fac required for lee enfield bolt action rifles. It was adopted by the british army in 1895 and only replaced by the l1a1 slr in 1957. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on javascript in your browser. Compared to boltaction rifles like the british leeenfield, the ak47 was much less accurate when one shot at a time was fired. Initially the rifles were produced in a batch of 20,000 by sal which changed to canadian arsenals limited cal very soon after the war so serial number rationalization will fall between 0l1 to 0l9999, then 1l0001 to a high of 2l0000. The lee enfield story by skennerton, ian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The lee metford, lee enfield, smle and no 4 series rifles and carbines, 1880 to the present by skennerton, ian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. No5 mk1 jungle carbine all about enfieldsall about enfields.
The leeenfield rifle by martin pegler, 9781849087889, available at book. Online shop for rifle magazines and accessories based in nottingham, uk. I make these videos to pass on information and help fellow enthusiasts and not for financial gain or to nourish my ego, if. The american rifleman is the offi cial iournal of the national rifle association of america nra. The lee enfield traces it roots back to 1888, when the british army adopted the magazine rifle mk.
It saw combat from the boer war onwards, and thousands are still in use today. Sn 2l2761 is a 1944 dated 22 long braanch 22 caliber trainer. Applicable to all enfields of the 20th century, from the no1 and no4, to the jungle carbine and including the ishapore 7. Of them, the british enfield, or more proper, the leeenfield, is one of the most distinctive. Most of these rifles had been built before 1918 and were wearing out quickly. Cf calibre morris tube previously utilised, originally with the martini henry and martini enfield rifles, and latterly with the first leeenfield the long lee.
He is the author of a number of books including the military sniper since 1914 osprey, 2001. Unfollow lee enfield rifle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Finally, a genuinely complete guide to improving the accuracy of the venerable lee enfield rifle, whether as issued or a completely modified target rifle. Short, magazine lee enfield mk iii rifle was fast to operate and up to the wretched conditions of the trenches. Hi guys, i recently picked up a new lee enfield no. While the leeenfield story has long been accepted as the definitive tome on the leemetford and leeenfield rifle series, this new volume increases the record from 504 to 608 pages and. Hi folks i have a old rifle i thank is a jungle carbine the info on the receiver is as follow no5 mk1 rof f ftr 1244 with no serial number could anyone tell me for sure what i have havent had the chance to shoot it yet want to try it on moose but this season will stick with my winchester 30 06 any info would be appreciated please by email thank you ken. It was the british armys standard rifle from its official adoption in 1895 until 1957. Here are some reference books on the leeenfield rifles. A range of new production magazines for the lee enfield no 1 and no 4 rifles. A great addition to this series, as we follow the development and use of this rifle through a series of conflicts from the first world war, the second world war and many others. The left side of the receiver is marked 22 over long branch and 1944 date. The lee enfield rifle is a powerful symbol of the british army in the 20th century, and this concise work does it justice.
The leeenfield by ian skennerton hardcover signed by the. In the first few years of the war, the tired old lee enfield mk i and mk iii carried the brunt of infantry fighting. The lee enfield is the ultimate account of a centurys development and issue of the lee metford and lee enfield series. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The leeenfield series of rifles is one of the most successful boltaction rifles of all time. The wwi versions are often referred to as the smle, which is short for the common short, magazine. This piece retains the original volley sights, shows the n navy mark and wears the typical british military black enamel paint finish.
A century of lee metford and lee enfield rifles and carbines. Money spent on reference books is repaid many times over in the savings when you do not buy a faked or otherwise. Right side of stock, receiver ring and barrel nocks knox form all have new zealand property marks n broad arrow z. These parts were shop manufactured and as such will require fitting. Very good with gently rubbed corners and lightly bumped spine ends, former owners name on front paste down covered with a blank label, and ink stamp to half. Snider, martini, lee metford, lee enfield, smle, no. Afghans rediscover the leeenfield by james dunnigan january 22, 2009.
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