British Enfield Rifles Vol 1 SMLE No1 Mk I and Mk III Internet Workshop Series Charles R Stratton
Download As PDF : British Enfield Rifles Vol 1 SMLE No1 Mk I and Mk III Internet Workshop Series Charles R Stratton 
The SMLE rifle of the British military forces was in continuous front line use for more than seventy years and is still found in daily use in the arsenal of many military and police organizations around the world. It was one of the most rugged and trouble-free military rifles developed during early 20th century and served in every one of the British Empire's military actions from India's Northwest Frontier to the colonial wars of the 1950s and 1960s.
The SMLE underwent many changes during its years of production in dozens of factories and arsenals in Great Britain, Canada, India, Australia and South Africa. Determining where a particular SMLE was made is often subordinate to attempting to figure out which model and variation of rifle one has. The British developed a very systematic way of accounting for models and design changes but one which can be quite puzzling. Briefly, models are “marks,” abbreviated, “Mk.” Major changes to that model, or mark, are listed by Roman numerals, i.e., SMLE Mk I or Mk III. Minor changes to that model are listed by the addition on an asterisk, “*”. In the mid-1930s, a new system of model designation was introduced. The SMLE Mk III became the “No. 1 (but of course, the rifles, all made before the change continued to carry the original designation stamped into the receiver). After India achieved Independence in 1947, they continued to follow the British marking system, but with codes and specific to their needs.
The next step is determining which factory made the rifle's receiver (after seventy some years of use there are very few rifles without one or more replacement parts). The factory name or abbreviation was often stamped on the receiver but may have been obscured by use. Other markings and indicators though are always present if you know what to look for. The same holds true for virtually every part. And since parts for the SMLE are in plentiful supply, returning a rifle to its original factory condition can almost always be accomplished.
In addition to manufacturer's markings, British armorers and “storekeepers” (ordnance types) stamped the SMLE with a profusion of markings that when translated can often provide a pretty thorough history of the rifle's use, right down to the units in which it served. And finally, while the SMLE is a rugged battle rifle, well tested over the years, parts still do break. It is essential to know the model and variation of your rifle in order to replace the part correctly.
British Enfield Rifles Vol 1 SMLE No1 Mk I and Mk III Internet Workshop Series Charles R Stratton
This is basically Enfield identification "For Dummies". It is very condense (roughly 150 small pages) and goes through the details in a logical manner. Contains tables and technical illustrations (as well as some small pictures of stampings).This book represents the perfect complement to a Lee-Enfield rifle, especially for those looking for technical information without wading through hundreds of pages or skimming through anecdotes and stories. Those looking for history, stories, or insane levels of depth should look for other books, though.
Product details
|
Tags : British Enfield Rifles, Vol. 1, SMLE (No.1) Mk I and Mk III (Internet Workshop Series) - Kindle edition by Charles R. Stratton. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading British Enfield Rifles, Vol. 1, SMLE (No.1) Mk I and Mk III (Internet Workshop Series).,ebook,Charles R. Stratton,British Enfield Rifles, Vol. 1, SMLE (No.1) Mk I and Mk III (Internet Workshop Series),TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING General
People also read other books :
- Italian Family Cooking Wine Pairing John Oliano 9781451562941 Books
- How to kill yourself Your worst enemy is you eBook Elia Sarti
- Namesake (Audible Audio Edition) Marie Harte Rebecca Vaughn Audible Studios Books
- Reckless Endangerment How Outsized Ambition Greed and Corruption Led to Economic Armageddon (Audible Audio Edition) Gretchen Morgenson L J Ganser Joshua Rosner Audible Studios Books
- Striking a Balance A Dark Romance The Thalia Series Book 2 edition by Jennifer Bene Romance eBooks
British Enfield Rifles Vol 1 SMLE No1 Mk I and Mk III Internet Workshop Series Charles R Stratton Reviews
great book
seems to be comprehensive.
Having recently purchased a Lee Enfield Rifle I find this book is a great reference to aid my familiarisation and maintenance.
The text is beautifully written and there is a wealth of technical detail about the changes and their date of introduction. Despite my possession of at least three of the primary references, this text is well worth having because it provides in readily available form, the absolute detail of what variation took place, and when.
Chaz Forsyth
Very pleasantly surprised by content of book. Was at first disappointed--expected a larger and thicker edition. However, found it to be very well-written and easily absorbed; totally useful as a reference in my backpack at gun shows, etc. Although compact, the book is very concisely laid out, logically sectioned out, and easy to read. Sufficient photos and line drawings provide enough clarification for a strong basic knowledge base on the subject of Mark I's and III's. The other variations are also discussed and described in a cursory manner. Other books in this series exist for them by the author.
Overall quite happy with the book--hits the mark as a basic primer; and shows an astounding variety of markings and other variations throughout the parts list for these neat weapons of history. Good value for the buck--buy it.
This is the Exact book I was looking for, I have dozens of Enfield riffles and this book has helped me read the codes of the stamps in various parts of the riffles. It also includes diagrams to determine late and early production parts. Well written easy for even me to read.
These books in this series are all great. I only wish there were more of them for other types of firearms
This is basically Enfield identification "For Dummies". It is very condense (roughly 150 small pages) and goes through the details in a logical manner. Contains tables and technical illustrations (as well as some small pictures of stampings).
This book represents the perfect complement to a Lee-Enfield rifle, especially for those looking for technical information without wading through hundreds of pages or skimming through anecdotes and stories. Those looking for history, stories, or insane levels of depth should look for other books, though.
0 Response to "⋙ Libro Free British Enfield Rifles Vol 1 SMLE No1 Mk I and Mk III Internet Workshop Series Charles R Stratton"
Post a Comment