The Lee-Enfield Story

The is the book on the Lee-Enfield. Ian Skennerton authored the most authoritive book on this series of weapons probably ever produced. The amount of information in this second updated version's 608 pages is truely staggering. Loads of illustrations do not prevent a phenomenla amount of text to make this an essential reference book the shelf. Hardback.

The nett product of more than four decades of international research and study, evolving through two prior editions and many other related titles, this record is surely the ultimate account of a centurys development and issue of the Lee-Enfield rifle. From the Remington Lee trials rifles in the mid-1880s to the 7.62mm NATO L42A1 sniper rifle serving in modern conflicts, the Lee has proven itself as the finest battle rifle of all time. No other longarm has served for so many years, in the theatres at home and abroad, with such a proud record of service.

This work encompasses all aspects of Lee-Enfield development and production, in Britain, America, India, Australasia, South Africa and the Far East. The rifles, carbines, bayonets, component parts, tools, accessories and ammunition are arranged into specific groups and chapters.

No proper reference is complete without a comprehensive index; this too has been expanded from the previous editions. With such a broad field of models and variations, a new initial chapter enables newcomers to identify items by their features and markings. There are five new chapters: .Preview, Model Identification .Lee-Enfield Hybrids .Serial Number Production ranges .Component Parts Evolution .An Ammunition Summary along with 16 pages of colour plates. The Pattern Room collection and library has been the primary source for samples and records. With more than 1,400 illustrations in a larger format, this presentation sets a new standard for collectors, students and shooters of the venerable Lee-Enfield.