Videos tagged with Lee Enfield SMLE

This video provides an expert overview of 15 military surplus rifles available for under $200, highlighting their historical significance, unique features, and current market value. The instructor, demonstrating high authority, focuses on budget-friendly options for collectors and shooters seeking affordable, battle-tested firearms. Key models discussed include the Swiss K31, M1 Carbine, Lee Enfield SMLE, Mosin Nagant, SKS, 1903 Springfield, CZ-52, and various Mauser variants.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of 17 military surplus and collectible firearms currently available on the market. It details each rifle's historical context, key features, caliber, and approximate price point, offering insights for collectors and shooters interested in acquiring these firearms.

This video explores ten surplus rifles with significant wartime history that remain desirable for civilian collectors and shooters. It highlights their historical context, operational features, accuracy, reliability, and current market value, emphasizing their enduring appeal beyond their original military roles. The presenter stresses the importance of adhering to local laws when acquiring firearms.

This video explores 12 rifles that fundamentally transformed the firearms industry. It details how designs like the Remington Model 700 democratized precision, the Ruger 10/22 became the most customizable platform, and the AK-47 redefined reliability. The content highlights the historical impact and technical innovations of each rifle, from the STG-44 creating the assault rifle category to the Kentucky Long Rifle establishing the philosophy of accuracy over volume of fire.

This video reviews a variety of firearms, focusing on value and performance for different shooting applications. It covers a wide range of rifles and shotguns, from classic military surplus to modern AR-15 platforms, highlighting their features, historical significance, and price points. The presenter aims to guide viewers towards 'criminally underrated' firearms that still offer good value in 2025.

This video presents a rapid-fire countdown of 25 'underrated' firearms, ranging from shotguns and classic military rifles to modern handguns. Each entry includes a brief overview of its features, historical context, and approximate price point. The selection covers a wide spectrum of firearm types and eras, offering a diverse look at potentially overlooked or historically significant options for collectors and shooters.

This video provides an expert overview of 10 highly-regarded military surplus and collectible firearms. It details their historical context, key features, and current market values, offering insights for collectors and enthusiasts. The presenter's high authority level is evident through detailed historical context and knowledge of firearm designers.

This video provides an expert overview of ten top military surplus rifles currently available for sale. The instructor, demonstrating high authority and deep knowledge, covers iconic firearms like the Swiss K31, M1 Carbine, Lee Enfield SMLE, Mosin Nagant, SKS, 1903 Springfield, and CZ-52 pistol. It details their historical context, key features, calibers, and current market pricing, offering valuable insights for collectors and shooters seeking affordable, battle-tested alternatives.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Lee-Enfield SMLE No. 4 Mk I Sniper Rifle, detailing its historical manufacturing by BSA Gunworks and modification by Holland & Holland. It highlights the No. 32 Mk III scope, its robust design, and the unique "mad minute" rapid-fire technique enabled by its cock-on-closing bolt action. The rifle's extensive service history in major conflicts and post-war regions is also covered, emphasizing its durability and accuracy under adverse conditions.

This video demonstrates a unique application of the Lee-Enfield SMLE rifle equipped with a grenade launcher cup. Expert instruction covers the safe loading of .303 British blank cartridges and the use of tennis balls as projectiles. The demonstration highlights the reinforcement modifications on the rifle and provides visual analysis of the launch trajectory and ball exit velocity.

This video presents a top 10 list of service rifles from World War I, detailing their origins, production numbers, and key characteristics. It highlights the German Gewehr 98 as the most produced and heaviest used rifle by the Central Powers, and the British Lee-Enfield as the most heavily used by the Allied powers. The list also features notable rifles like the Austrian Mannlicher 1895 with its straight-pull bolt, the Italian Vetterli, the Spanish Mauser used by the Ottomans, the American Springfield 1903, the Browning BAR, the Russian Mosin-Nagant, the unique French Model 1914 single-shot rifle, and the Belgian Mauser M1889.

This video provides a detailed comparison between the Lee-Enfield SMLE (Short Magazine Lee-Enfield) Mark III* and the No. 4 Mark I rifles. Key differences highlighted include the sighting systems (tangent U-notch vs. aperture), action manufacturing design (complex curves vs. angular machining), bolt rail placement, stock and nose cap construction, internal disassembly complexity, barrel weight, and accuracy standards. The No. 4 generally features a heavier barrel and a simpler, more modern manufacturing approach compared to the SMLE.