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The British Mark III .303 Caliber Short-Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE), used from World War One, World War Two, through 1956, and beyond in some nations is an extremely popular bolt-action rifle.
It's popularity, in addition to whatever condition the rifle is in, dictates the price. Generally, they can start as low as US $300 for one in bad condition, to well over US $1,000. The original stamped markings will also help to set the price. The ones actually produced at RSAF-Enfield near London usually are favored. Supply and demand. You know the deal.
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Is a 303 British Rifle a Enfield rifle?
".303 British" is usually used to denote a caliber, as opposed to a specific firearm. Perhaps the most famous rifle in that caliber was the SMLE, which is the abbreviation for Short, Magazine, Lee Enfield. There were several marks and models of British military rifles that originated under that designation, all in that caliber. They were made from prior to WW I, and continued through the Commonwealth nations (and former Commonwealth nations) into about the 1960s. So, yes, the caliber .303 British and the Enfield name are linked- but Enfield is not the full name of the rifles and carbines. Run a Wikipedia search on SMLE for some more reading.
When was The 303 Lee Enfield rifle made?
The MLE entered production in 1895, and ceased production in 1907, when the SMLE was introduced. Most countries manufacturing SMLE rifles ceased after 1945, as they had a glut of surplus rifles following the war, but some countries continued making them. The last country to mass produce the .303 calibre rifles was India, with their production ceasing ~1960.
What was the name of the Canadian-issued rifle?
The Ross .303 rifle was initially issued to Canadian troops during World War 1. It was highly accurate, but due to its unreliability it was unsuitable for use in the muck and grime of the trenches and so was retained only by snipers and marksman. The rest of Canadian forces were reissued with the Lee-Enfield .303 SMLE.
When did the British army stop using the Lee Enfield rifles?
They used the MLE (Magazine Lee-Enfield) version from 1895-1907 And they started using the SMLE (Short Magazine Lee-Enfied version in 1907 and still use it. There are various versions of the SMLE firing different calibre and such. They are also a popular hunting and competition rifle now. <><><><><> The Enfield No4 Mk 1 was replaced as a standard service rifle by the L1A1 about 1954. However, some are still in use today for special purposes.
What calibre was the normal rifle used by the ANZAC forces?
In World War 1 and 2 the ANZAC forces primary rifle was the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk. III (SMLE Mk. 3) which fired a .303 round but due to varying ways in which calibre is measured was actually .311 of an inch.
What is the value of a 1940 ishapore smle mk iii lee enfield 303?
50-160 USD
What is the 303 smle rifle mean?
303 was the .303 inch diameter bullet that was fired by the Short Magazine Lee Enfield- or SMLE. Standard rifle of the British military from 1907 to the1960s, and still in limited use today.
What rifle was used by the US soldiers during World War I?
The Lee-Enfield .303 Mk.1 and other variants to the SMLE Mk.III.
What rifles did the anzacs use?
SMLE- aka the Lee Enfield
What is the value of a 303 Lee-Enfield No1 Mark 3 rifle?
£275 at least
What is the Value of 1918 British lee- enfield 303-mark 3?
125 USD
What is the Value of 1918 British lee enfield 303 mark 3?
125 USD
Is a 303 British Rifle a Enfield rifle?
".303 British" is usually used to denote a caliber, as opposed to a specific firearm. Perhaps the most famous rifle in that caliber was the SMLE, which is the abbreviation for Short, Magazine, Lee Enfield. There were several marks and models of British military rifles that originated under that designation, all in that caliber. They were made from prior to WW I, and continued through the Commonwealth nations (and former Commonwealth nations) into about the 1960s. So, yes, the caliber .303 British and the Enfield name are linked- but Enfield is not the full name of the rifles and carbines. Run a Wikipedia search on SMLE for some more reading.
What are facts about a Lee Enfield rifle?
Entire books have been written on Lee Enfield Rifles. You'll have to narrow it down a little. A Wikipedia search for SMLE will help you get started.
When was The 303 Lee Enfield rifle made?
The MLE entered production in 1895, and ceased production in 1907, when the SMLE was introduced. Most countries manufacturing SMLE rifles ceased after 1945, as they had a glut of surplus rifles following the war, but some countries continued making them. The last country to mass produce the .303 calibre rifles was India, with their production ceasing ~1960.
What are the distinguishing marks of a 303 British enfield rifle?
See the link below to a good Wikipedia article on the Lee Enfield. There are several DIFFERENT .303 Enfield rifles.
What does SMLE stand for?
S-short rifle M-magazine fed L-lee E-enfield
