Britain’s Forgotten Silencer Rifle: The Suppressed Lee-Enfield with firearm expert Jonathan Ferguson

This video highlights five budget-friendly surplus rifles that offer exceptional value and performance, often surpassing modern AR-15 platforms in specific scenarios. The Chinese SKS Type 56, Mosin-Nagant, Swiss K31, Lee-Enfield, and Ishopore 2A1 are detailed for their reliability, historical significance, and potent calibers, making them compelling alternatives for shooters seeking robust and capable firearms without a high price tag. Instruction emphasizes their practical applications and enduring design.

This video details the 'Rosalie', a unique SMLE rifle adorned with extensive trench art by soldier Henri Le Car. It chronicles Le Car's artistic journey from a Ross rifle to the SMLE, documenting battles and personal touches like a star for his pen pal. The rifle's improbable survival and eventual reunion with Le Car highlight its historical significance as a soldier's personal journal from WWI.

This "I Have This Old Gun" segment from American Rifleman Television explores the history and evolution of the Canadian Ross Rifle, specifically the Mk III model. The video details Canada's desire for its own distinct military equipment in the early 20th century, leading to the development of the Ross straight-pull bolt-action rifle. It highlights inventor Sir Charles Ross's character, early design flaws, and improvements made by the Mk III. The segment also discusses the rifle's challenges during trench warfare in World War I due to mud, ultimately leading to its replacement by the Lee-Enfield SMLE. The video concludes by noting the rifle's eventual retirement from Canadian service.

This video focuses on the Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk 2 rifle, a post-WWII refinement of the No. 4 rifle. The description details key improvements such as the trigger mechanism, beech wood stocks with a tie screw and nut (replacing reinforcing straps on earlier models), and brass buttplates (contrasting with the zinc alloy and blued steel versions used during and after the war by British, American, and Canadian forces). It also notes that the No. 4 Mk 2 standard was used to refurbish many existing No. 4 rifles.

The Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I, Britain's WWII standard rifle, evolved from the No. 1 Mk III* with significant design changes focused on accuracy and modern warfare. Key developments included the adoption of rear aperture sights, a stronger receiver, and a lighter spike bayonet. Despite trials starting in the 1920s, mass production was delayed until 1939 due to other priorities and the development of self-loading rifles.

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.

This video features Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson in a 60-second challenge at the Royal Armouries to find three unique firearms: a Charlton Automatic Rifle, a Schwarzlose Model 1898 pistol, and an early SA80 prototype. They discuss unusual mechanical operations and limited historical impact, highlighting experimental designs like the Sterling 7.62mm prototype and the Mars .45 Automatic Pistol.

The Knight's Armament KS-1, designated L403A1 by the British Army, is a new AR-15 platform rifle adopted for specialized units like the Army Special Operations Brigade and Royal Marines. It features a 13.7-inch barrel, ambidextrous controls, and is equipped with a Vortex 1-10x LPVO and an Aimpoint ACRO P-2 for versatile engagement ranges. The rifle utilizes a KAC QDC/MCQ-PRT suppressor and is part of 'Project Hunter' to enhance interoperability with allied forces.

This video details the armor and weaponry of an 11th-century Norman knight, emphasizing the evolution of protective gear. It covers the padded undergarments, the mail hauberk constructed from thousands of iron rings, and the nasal helmet for head protection. The kite shield offered significant defense, while primary weapons included the lance and a one-handed sword.

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.