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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.
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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.
303 enfield rifle tha has a serial number of 42973 and ENGLAND stamped into it several times what can you tell me about this rifle?
There have been several rifles made as military rifles in caliber .303 British (.303 Enfield) The most common have been the SMLR (Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield) known as the No 1 Mk III, and it successor, the No4 Mk I. The link at the bottom of the page will take you to a website on surplus military arms, Scroll down the left side to the rifle you want, and it will take you to an article on that rifle, with photos. Can't tell you much from a serial number alone. ENGLAND is an import requirement, telling you which country it was made it.
What rifle was issued in new guinea World War 2 to australians?
Various marks of the Lee-Enfield rifle in .303 calibre. Some were issued with Owen Guns (Australian made and designed 9mm submachine gun) and Tommy Guns.
What weapons were used in the gallipoli war?
Primary Australian infantry rifle was the British .303 Lee Enfield bolt action rifle. The Turks used machine guns on the advancing (charging Australians).
Lee enfield E Y rifle What does the E Y stand for?
The 'E.Y'. rifle was named after Sir Ernest Youlle who invented it, or more accurately, adapted it from the standard Lee-Enfield rifle
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 is the value of a 303 Lee-Enfield No1 Mark 3 rifle?
£275 at least
What were the World War 1 rifles called?
The Lee Enfield .303 bolt-action rifle
Where was the Lee-Enfield 303 rifle with serial number U32885 produced?
There were 4 different .303 Enfield rifles made for the military, and others for civilian use. The link below will take you to an article of serial number blocks for different rifles.
What is the value of an Enfield 308 bolt action sniper rifle?
No such rifle. The Lee Enfield was made in caliber .303 British, not .308. The closest thing would be the Ishapore 2A or 2A1 rifle, made in caliber 7.62 NATO. While similar the .308 Winchester, it is not the same, and .308 should not be fired in a 7.62 NATO rifle. The Lee Enfield "sniper" rifle in .303, if original and complete (and not an aftermarket conversion) may sell for around $1500, depending on condition and accesories. There are many fakes on the market- be sure of what you are buying.
What gun did the Russians use in World War 1?
Lee Enfield 303
What guns did the Anzac's use?
Standard issue rifle for British Commenwealth troops (which included the Anzacs) was the .303 calibre Lee Enfield rifle.
What type of gun was a lee enfield?
Bolt action military rifle, most commonly in caliber .303 British.
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 is the value of a used British Lee Enfield 303 No 4 Mark 1 rifle made in 1926?
That Mark was not made until 1942. They are worth $150-$300, depending on condition.
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 is the value of a used British Lee-Enfield 303 No 5 Mark 1 rifle made in September 1945?
I've no idea, but I'd happily buy it for an absolute fortune.
