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This photo in NOT a Lee rifle. It appears to be a sporterized Type 99 Jap Arasaka.
The Lee-Enfield rifle was NOT invented by anyone named Lee Enfield. The was action invented by James Paris Lee and used a shallow "U' shaped rifling, developed by William Ellis Metford and was originally known as the Lee-Metford rifle (ca. 1880). The Lee-Metford went thru several "Marks", all using a black powder .303 caliber cartridge.
The ".303" is the minor dia of the bullet. Today, the bullets are sized by the major dia,
which is .311" (7.7 mm)
The Lee-Metford rifle first saw service during the Second Boer War (1899-1902) and featured prominently in the film Zulu, starring Michael Caine.
It was renamed the Lee-Enfield, after manufacturing was moved to the Royal Small-Arms Factory in Enfield, North London (ca. approx. 1905) The switch to smokless powder caused higher velocities, burning out the Metford rifling. The engineers at R.S.A.F. developed a 5 groove, R/H twist rifling with square lands. Thus, the "Lee-Enfield"
This is the same time that the "unversal" length rifle came in. The carbine was deleted and the barrel of the rifle. shortened, All services were issued the new "Sht, Magizine,Lee Enfield" (S.M.L.E.)
The Lee-Enfield Mk I was used extensively by the British and her allies throughout WWI. Subsequently, owing to the success of the rifle, it went through something like 9 different versions, before finally becoming obsolete.
What else can I help you with?
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
How old is a lee-enfield rifle with serial number j9147?
Many books have been written on the Lee-Enfield. Good luck.
What rifle did sgt York use?
1917 lee enfield
What are facts about the lee enfield rifle?
Can still be found in use around the world
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 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.
What was the weight of a Lee Enfield?
A Lee Enfield rifle typically weighed around 8.8 pounds (4 kilograms) without any additional attachments or modifications.
What is the value of a 303 Lee-Enfield No1 Mark 3 rifle?
£275 at least
How old is your Lee Enfield rifle with serial number 73338?
Seerial numbers are not unique to only one rifle. The year of manufacture is frequently stamped on the metal band at the wrist, or the left side of the receiver, depending on which MODEL Lee Enfield you have.
When were sniper rifles invented?
It is believed that sniper rifles were invented around 1857 with the advent of the Enfield rifle. This rifle was then surpassed by the Whitworth rifle which became the first long range sniper rifle.
What is the value of Lee Enfield rifle serial 152V23481A?
$50-400 depending on condition and Mark.
Where was the Lee-Enfield Rifle with the serial number U16780 made?
It will be marked on the weapon itself as to who made it.
