The Lee Navy's Enbloc Clip

Published on March 5, 2026
Duration: 2:08

This expert guide details the unique loading and operation mechanism of the Lee Navy rifle's en bloc clip. The video, presented by C&Rsenal, explains how the two-piece clip uses a spring steel wire and a lever system to secure five rounds, and how this tension is released during the feeding process into the rifle. The instruction highlights the rifle's independent loading capability without feed lips, a design considered highly unusual in US military history.

Quick Summary

The Lee Navy rifle's en bloc clip is a unique two-piece design that secures five rounds using a spring steel wire and an activated lever. This lever rotates tabs to grip cartridge rims and applies tension down the clip's spine. When loaded into the rifle, a camming pathway automatically releases this tension, freeing the cartridges.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Lee Navy Rifle
  2. 00:15En Bloc Clip Design Explained
  3. 00:32Activating Clip Tension
  4. 00:50Releasing Clip Tension
  5. 00:58Loading into Rifle
  6. 01:15Cartridge Release & Ejection
  7. 01:44Independent Loading Feature
  8. 02:00Conclusion: Unique Design

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Lee Navy en bloc clip secure rounds?

The Lee Navy en bloc clip uses a two-piece design with a spring steel wire. A small lever activates tension by rotating tabs that grip the cartridge rims and applying pressure down the clip's spine, securing five rounds.

How are cartridges released from the Lee Navy en bloc clip when loading?

When the loaded clip is inserted into the Lee Navy rifle, a camming pathway automatically flips the clip's lever to the center position. This action releases the tension holding the cartridges, freeing them for feeding.

What makes the Lee Navy rifle's loading system unusual?

The Lee Navy rifle's loading system is unusual because it lacks traditional feed lips. The en bloc clip is inserted and then ejected, and the rifle can be loaded singularly without depending on the clip, with the extractor acting as an interrupter.

How is tension released from the Lee Navy en bloc clip?

To release the tension holding rounds in the Lee Navy en bloc clip, the small lever on the clip is flipped upwards and outwards. This action removes the tension, allowing the cartridges to be released.

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