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The overlaps in Lee Enfield rifle manufacturing

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214 views 5 replies 6 participants last post by  Doogal  
#1 ·
Just looking at some of my rifles it is interesting to see the overlaps in manufacture or conversion of the individual Marks of rifle.

A Martini Enfield converted in 1897 and a Magazine Lee Enfield Mark I 1897.

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A 1907 Short Magazine Lee Enfield Mark I*** and a 1907 Short Magazine Lee Enfield Mark III.
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And because I have one a 1908 Magazine Lee Enfield Mark I*
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Interesting how old rifles were being converted at the same time that new marks were being introduced into service.
 
#4 ·
Enfield were still making new Martini receivers as late as 1903, though perhaps they were manufactured earlier and stamped later. This one was new-made for a Martini Enfield rather than converted from a Martini Henry. Astute historians will spot Queen Victoria's crown on this 1903 receiver, even though she died in 1901.

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Contrast that with this BSA LE1* from 1902, with the correct King Edward VII crown.

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