Product Description
Lee Enfield Guns SMLE Air Rifle CO2 .177 4.5mm BBs. Real wood stock.
All wood and metal construction.
Same weight and dimensions as the original: 44-inches-long and 8-lbs,13-oz in weight
550-600fps velocity (temperature and BB weight dependant)
30+ full-power shots from a single CO2 capsule
15 shot magazine
Accepts original accessories such as slings and bayonets - Ideal for re-enactors.
Working Bolt Action
Slide Adjustable Rear Sight
Fore-sight with Protector
Comes in full-colour bespoke-cut collector's carton
User manual in period sepia.
It is one of the 'Brothers in Arms' series - airgun replicas of some of the world's most iconic weapons.
A near perfect recreation of the most widely distributed rifle of the last century which saw service for more than 70 years. Affectionately known as "The Smelly".
Great attention to detail has been paid in the creation of this iconic replica.
Powered by 12g CO2, firing .177 (4.5mm) BB.
Background of the original weapon:
SMLE.
S. - Short compared to the original variant the MLE by some 5 inches.
M. - Used a 10 shot detachable Magazine filled by cartridges carried in 3 down, 2 up Chargers.
L. - The primary designer, James Paris Lee.
E. - Produced by the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield Lock.
The Lee-Enfield is a bolt-action, magazine-fed, repeating rifle that served as the main firearm of the British military and Commonwealth forces from its adoption in December 1902 until the mid-20th century. Renowned for its robustness, accuracy, and fast cycling rate, the Lee-Enfield is one of the most iconic and effective rifles in military history. It is estimated that more than 17 million were produced.
The Lee bolt-action and 10-round magazine capacity enabled a well-trained rifleman to perform the "Mad Minute" firing 20 to 30 aimed rounds in 60 seconds, making the Lee Enfield the fastest military bolt-action rifle of the day. The current world record for aimed bolt-action fire was set in 1914 by a musketry instructor in the British Army Sergeant Instructor Snoxall who placed 38 rounds into a 24 inch target at 300 yards in one minute.
The Lee-Enfield rifle was developed as a replacement for the earlier Lee-Metford rifle, which had served the British Army since the late 19th century. The first version, the Rifle, Magazine, Lee-Enfield, or MLE, was adopted in 1895. This was followed by the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) in 1902, which became the most recognizable and widely used variant.
Design and Features
The Lee-Enfield's design incorporates several key features that contributed to its long service life and widespread acclaim:
Bolt-Action Mechanism: The Lee-Enfield uses a rear-locking bolt mechanism that allows for rapid cycling and easy operation. The design enables a trained soldier to fire 15-20 aimed rounds per minute, which is exceptionally fast for a bolt-action rifle.
10-Round Magazine: The rifle is equipped with a detachable box magazine that holds ten rounds of .303 British ammunition, double the capacity of most contemporaneous bolt-action rifles. The magazine can be loaded with individual rounds or with five-round stripper clips.
Rifling: The rifling pattern of the Lee-Enfield provides excellent accuracy and range, with a typical effective range of up to 550 yards (500 meters) for aimed shots and up to 1,000 yards (900 meters) for area suppression.
Sights: The rifle is equipped with iron sights, adjustable for windage and elevation. Some models also feature aperture rear sights, improving accuracy over longer distances.
Ergonomics: The Lee-Enfield's stock and grip design offer comfortable handling and a stable shooting platform. The rifle's balance and weight distribution make it easier to aim and fire accurately.
Durability: Constructed from high-quality materials, the Lee-Enfield is known for its ruggedness and ability to function reliably in various environmental conditions, from the deserts of North Africa to the jungles of Southeast Asia.
