Short Magazine Lee Enfield, 1916


The Short Magazine Lee Enfield remained the British Infantry's rifle of choice from 1902 until The Second World War. This particular picture is of the Mk III star that was introduced in 1916. It has a 10 round magazine and is .303 calibre.


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