The Lee-Enfield: A Century of Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield Rifled and Carbines by Ian D. Skennerton
The Lee-Enfield: A Century of Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield Rifled and Carbines by Ian D. Skennerton
This is just the most amazing book ever written! If you love Enfields then this book is a must have!
♢ Larger full A4 size, 608 pages (100+ more than LES)
♢ Heavy duty dust-jacket (210 gm)
♢ Original photos re-scanned & clarified with grey backgrounds deep-etched or removed
♢ Some hundred more hi-resolution photos
♢ Nearly 1,400 photographs & drawings
♢ New models, items & manufacturers detailed
♢ Improved layouts on larger size pages
♢ Expanded index, abbreviations & bibliography lists
♢ 16 full colour pages on matte art paper
♢ Ribbon markers in red, white & blue
♢ Printed end-papers
€ 150,17
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The Lee-Enfield: A Century of Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield Rifled and Carbines by Ian D. Skennerton
This study is the nett product of more than four decades of world-wide research and study which has evolved through two prior editions and many other related titles. 'The Lee-Enfield' is the ultimate account of a century’s development and issue of the Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield series.
The Lee Enfield rifle has proven itself as the finest battle rifle of all time. No other firearm has served for so long at home and abroad with such a proud record.
This study encompasses all aspects of Lee-Enfield development & production... Britain, America, India, Australasia, South Africa & the Far East. Rifles, carbines, bayonets, parts, tools, accessories & ammunition are arranged into specific groups & chapters.
There are five new chapters—
• Preview, Model Identification
• Lee-Enfield Hybrids
• Serial Number Production Ranges
• Component Parts Evolution
• An Ammunition Summary
The Pattern Room collection and library (initially at Enfield RSAF, then at Nottingham MOD, and now at Leeds) has been the primary source for samples and records. With a larger format, this presentation sets a new standard for collectors, students & shooters of the venerable Lee-Enfield... indeed, for all arms books.
While the 'Lee-Enfield Story' has long been accepted as the definitive tome on the Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield rifle series, this new volume increases the record from 504 to 608 pages and features improved photographic detail, larger illustrations and an improved layout. The best comparison is best made with the two editions side by side and checking page by page.
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