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Military Arms
Military Rifles - British

LEE ENFIELD MK1 BOLT ACTION RIFLE .303 BRITISH

Description:
TODAY WE HAVE A LEE ENFIELD MK1 IN .303 BRITISH, SPECS ARE AS FOLLOWS;

TypeBolt-action rifle
Place of origin United Kingdom
Service history
In service

• MLE: 1895–1926
• SMLE: 1904–present

Production history
DesignerJames Paris Lee, RSAF Enfield
Produced

• MLE: 1895–1904
• SMLE: 1904–present

No. built17,000,000+[7]
VariantsSee Models/marks
Specifications
Mass

• 4.19 kg (9.24 lb) (Mk I)
• 3.96 kg (8.73 lb) (Mk III)
• 4.11 kg (9.06 lb) (No. 4)

Length

• MLE: 49.6 in (1,260 mm)
• SMLE No. 1 Mk III: 44.57 in (1,132 mm)
• Rifle No. 4 Mk I: 44.45 in (1,129 mm)
• LEC: 40.6 in (1,030 mm)
• Rifle No. 5 Mk I: 39.5 in (1,003 mm)

Barrel length

• MLE: 30.2 in (767 mm)
• SMLE No. 1 Mk III: 25.2 in (640 mm)
• Rifle No. 4 Mk I: 25.2 in (640 mm)
• LEC: 21.2 in (540 mm)
• Rifle No. 5 Mk I: 18.8 in (480 mm)

Cartridge.303 Mk VII SAA Ball
ActionBolt-action
Rate of fire20–30 aimed shots per minute
Muzzle velocity744 m/s (2,441 ft/s)
Effective firing range550 yd (503 m)[8]
Maximum firing range3,000 yd (2,743 m)[8]
Feed system10-round magazine, loaded with 5-round charger clips
SightsSliding ramp rear sights, fixed-post front sights, "dial" long-range volley; telescopic sights on sniper models. Fixed and adjustable aperture sights incorporated onto later variants


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Rifle Caliber: .303 British
Manufacturer: UNITED KINGDON
Model: LEE ENFIELD MK1
Serial Number: 56C1057
Barrel Length: 26
Condition: VERY GOOD
Metal Condition: VERY GOOD
Wood Condition: VERY GOOD
Bore Condition: VERY GOOD