Videos tagged with Lee-Metford

This video delves into the fascinating history of early bullpup rifle designs, specifically focusing on the Thorneycroft First Pattern rifle, which is presented as a potential 'Edwardian SA80.' Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson provides an in-depth analysis, covering its design, features, and historical context. The video also briefly mentions the Gamwell Rifle and draws comparisons to well-known firearms like the Lee-Metford and SMLE. In addition to the historical firearm content, the description announces an upcoming Call of Duty livestream event for the Royal Armouries.

This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" explores the Lee-Enfield Carbine, a specialized firearm developed for British cavalry at the end of the 19th century. Unlike its infantry counterparts, the carbine featured a shorter, sleeker design optimized to minimize snagging when carried in a saddle scabbard. Key differences include a six-round magazine and specific nose cap configurations. The video touches on its use in the Second Anglo-Boer War, various modifications for different units like the Royal Irish Constabulary and New Zealand troops, and its eventual obsolescence as military design shifted towards more standardized roles by the turn of the 20th century, ultimately being replaced by the Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield.

This video explores a unique modernization attempt of the Martini-Henry rifle using Captain Harston's Patent Magazine. Jonathan Ferguson details the Mark IV rifle's features and the external magazine's mechanism, designed to convert the single-shot rifle into a five-round repeater. Despite its ingenuity, the system faced issues with reliability, high conversion costs, and was ultimately overshadowed by superior bolt-action designs like the Lee-Metford.

This video explores the early development of British bolt-action rifles, focusing on James Paris Lee's designs that predated the official 1888 Lee-Enfield. It details the 'Improved Lee' or 'Lee Henry' prototypes, their rejection by governments, and the crucial 1882-83 trials that led to the adoption of magazine-fed rifles. The discussion highlights experimental features like the relieved stock and the evolution through different calibers and rifling methods.

This review details the Lee Metford and Lee Enfield cavalry carbines, highlighting their specialized design features for mounted troops. Key differences from their rifle counterparts include a smoother profile, shorter barrel, and specific safety mechanisms. The evolution from Metford's polygonal rifling to Enfield's square-cut rifling is discussed, along with the transition to the SMLE.

This video details the evolution of early British magazine rifles, specifically the Lee Metford and Lee Enfield Mk I series. It highlights the incremental changes in design, including the sighting system, magazine capacity, cleaning rod, and rifling type, from the Mk I to the Mk I*. The transition from Metford's polygonal rifling to Enfield's square-cut rifling due to cordite ammunition is a key development.

The Charlton Automatic Rifle was a unique WWII-era conversion of obsolete Lee-Enfield and Lee-Metford bolt-action rifles into light machine guns for the New Zealand Home Guard. Despite successful trials and a contract for 1,500 units, production challenges and a post-war fire made surviving examples extremely rare. The conversion featured an external gas system, cooling fins, and a scroll cam mechanism to operate the bolt, allowing for select-fire capability.

The Lee Metford MkI* was Britain's first repeating bolt-action rifle, a crucial transitional piece. It featured James Paris Lee's action and Metford rifling, initially designed for black powder. However, the switch to Cordite smokeless powder caused rapid throat erosion, leading to the development of Enfield rifling and the eventual Lee-Enfield. This MkI* model, manufactured by BSA in 1891, shows specific markings and includes features like a dust cover, magazine cut-off, and volley sights.

This YouTube video is the fourth installment in C&Rsenal's WWI Primer series, focusing on the British Long Lees (Metford and Enfield) rifles. Hosted by Othais and Mae, the documentary explores the history, function, and includes a live fire demonstration of these iconic World War I firearms. The episode highlights the centennial anniversary of the conflict and encourages viewer support through Patreon, SubscribeStar, and merchandise purchases. Additional resources like a book recommendation, music credits, and collaborators such as The Great War channel are provided.

This review details the rare Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) Enfield Carbine, a modified Lee-Enfield rifle. Originally declared obsolete by the British military, these carbines were adapted for the RIC with significant stock and muzzle modifications to accept an 1888 pattern bayonet. The video highlights its unique bolt handle, safety mechanism, magazine cutoff, and tangent sights, along with identifying markings and its limited production numbers.