THE LEE-ENFIELD RIFLE: ITS HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT FROM FIRST DESIGNS TO THE PRESENT DAY

Language: English

Published by Arco Publishing Company, 1968

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224 pages. Hardcover with a dust jacket. Fully illustrated. This book comprises a factual history of the famous Lee-Enfeld rifle and its forebears. The family of the Lee-Enfield rifle first came into being toward the end of the nineteenth century and during the next sixty years was destined to fulfill a pre-eminent role with the British fighting Services throughout the world. It is a remarable story that is unfolded. With the meticulous care the author gives the full facts and figures of each change in design and every major and minor modification--some of which were made to meet the exigneies of the Services, some to meet the reqirements of production, and some to keep pace with progress and competition--that was made thoughout this period. Often quoting from official sources he gives the authentic details of methods of manufacture and inspections, and describes the reqirements and conditions of technical trials and troop trials which inevitably played an important part in the conception of each new design. He freely discusses the teething troubles which beset earch new member of the famaily and explains the manner of their correction. Finally in addition to the rifle itself, he records in comprehensive detail, the changing patterns of ammunition and bayonet, chronologically as they occurred. Excellent.…

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Title
THE LEE-ENFIELD RIFLE: ITS HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT FROM FIRST DESIGNS TO THE PRESENT DAY
Author
Reynolds, E.G.B., Major
Publisher
Arco Publishing Company
Publication year
1968
Condition
Very good
Dust jacket
Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition
Printing
2nd Printing
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