Videos tagged with Long Lee

This video examines a unique Ethiopian-made Lee-Enfield hybrid, combining Long Lee and SMLE components. It highlights the armorer's ingenuity in adapting parts, evidenced by the mixed receiver and front-end features. The rifle's markings reveal its LSA origin and Ethiopian modifications, suggesting a custom build from salvaged parts.

This review details the rare Charger-Loading Lee Enfield MkI India Pattern, a significant modification adopted by the Indian Army before the British. Key insights include the retrofitting process involving remachining the bolt and receiver, the addition of windage-adjustable front sights, and the rifle's unique provenance markings. Approximately 22,000 were produced, making them highly collectible historical firearms.

The CLLE MkI Naval Enfield was a rare British Navy conversion of older Long Lee rifles, modernized in 1911-1912 for Mark VII high-velocity ammunition and stripper clip use. These rifles, originally BSA Lee-Metford MkIIs, received charger bridges and modified dust covers. Rear sights were recalibrated for the flatter trajectory of HV ammo, marked with 'HV' and graduated to 1900 yards.

This video details the development of the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) through its 1900 trials, heavily influenced by lessons learned in the Boer War. It highlights the Type A rifle's innovations like the charger guide for rapid reloading and practical combat testing methods. The evolution to the Mk I and Mk I* variants is also covered, noting key improvements such as rounded receiver corners and updated sights.

The Charger-Loading Lee Enfield (CLLE) program modernized hundreds of thousands of older 'Long Lee' and Metford rifles starting in 1908. Key upgrades included a fixed charger bridge for stripper clip loading, modified bolts, and improved sights with windage adjustment. These converted rifles, designated MkI* and MkII, served extensively in WWI and WWII as secondary and training weapons, extending the life of obsolete hardware.

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.