Two Canadians man a loophole with their Lee Enfields

Canadians in Ortona, Italy

British soldier with hand grenade and Lee Enfield rifle

Lee Enfield History:

The Lee Enfield rifle was derived from the Lee Metford.. A total of 100 experimental rifles were issued in 1902 and were 130mm (5 in) shorter than the existing rifle. The short rifle was a success and it was approved for service on December 23, 1902.  In a few years it became the most famous rifle ever produced in Britain.

The most obvious feature of the Lee Enfield rifle is the furniture entirely covering the barrel, and the snub nose cap and foresight protectors. Half way down the barrel is a prominent open backsight, while the bolt action and the magazine are the same as those of the earlier Metfords. On the left side is a long-range sight, and the backsight has a lateral adjustment classic lines and feel give great confidence to a trained shooter. As with the Medfords, the bolt action is superb and the Lee Enfield was probably the finest bolt-action military rifle of its day.

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