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Birmingham Small Arms SMLE No. 1 Mk I .303 British 25.2-inch

The Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk I was the first of the SMLE family, introducing the shorter overall length compared to earlier Lee-Metfords. Its 10-round detachable magazine gave British infantry a decisive rate-of-fire advantage.

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Type
Rifle
Action
Bolt-Action
Caliber
.303 British
Capacity
10
Introduced
1895
Origin
UK
Status
Discontinued
Platform
Lee-Enfield

Chamberings

Specifications

Weight (unloaded)
87 oz
Overall length
44.5"
Barrel options
25.2-inch
Era
Pre-WWI Era
Military use
Yes
Intended use
Military, Collecting

Documents

No manual on file yet.

FAQs

How much does the Birmingham Small Arms SMLE No. 1 Mk I .303 British 25.2-inch weigh?
The Birmingham Small Arms SMLE No. 1 Mk I .303 British 25.2-inch weighs 87 oz (5.4 lb) unloaded.
What caliber is the Birmingham Small Arms SMLE No. 1 Mk I .303 British 25.2-inch?
The Birmingham Small Arms SMLE No. 1 Mk I .303 British 25.2-inch is chambered in .303 British.
When was the Birmingham Small Arms SMLE No. 1 Mk I .303 British 25.2-inch introduced?
The Birmingham Small Arms SMLE No. 1 Mk I .303 British 25.2-inch was introduced in 1895 in UK and is discontinued.
What is the capacity of the Birmingham Small Arms SMLE No. 1 Mk I .303 British 25.2-inch?
The Birmingham Small Arms SMLE No. 1 Mk I .303 British 25.2-inch has a capacity of 10.

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