Download or read book The Lee Enfield Rifle written by Martin Pegler and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-20 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lee-Enfield is one of the 20th century's most recognisable and longest-serving military rifles. It was adopted by the British Army in 1895 and only replaced by the L1A1 SLR in 1957. It saw combat from the Boer War onwards, and thousands are still in use today; it is estimated that 17 million have been produced. Soldier's recollections of the rifle are overwhelmingly affectionate (it was known as the Smellie); today it remains a very popular target rifle for competitive shooting, and modern copies are being manufactured to meet demand. Featuring first-hand accounts, brand-new full-colour artwork and close-up photographs, this is the story of the Lee-Enfield, the innovative, reliable and long-lived rifle that equipped British and other forces through the world wars and beyond.
Download or read book Lee Enfield Rifles written by Ian D. Skennerton and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Winchester Lee Rifle written by Eugene Myszkowski and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Winchester-Lee Rifle features detailed descriptions of the various models that were part of the Winchester-Lee rifle story, as well as the development of the rifle and its cartridge. Additional subjects include non-contract military sales, sporting rifles, accessories and accoutrements and experimential models. The Winchester-Lee rifles also are highlighted in the book. 85 photographs and 27 illustrations complement the text. Contact Excalibur Publications, PO Box 35369, Tucson, AZ 85740-5369. Voice: (520) 575-9057. Fax: (520) 575-9068.
Download or read book The Lee written by Robert J. Dynes and published by Bloomfield, Ont. : Museum Restoration Service. This book was released on 1979 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Lee Enfield Story written by Ian D. Skennerton and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Last Enfield written by Steve Raw and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The British Service Lee written by Ian D. Skennerton and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Martini Henry Rifle written by Stephen Manning and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-20 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The breech-loading, single-shot .458in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884–85, but continued to be used by both British and colonial troops well into the 20th century. Its invention and introduction into British service were in direct response to the success of the Prussian Dreyse needle gun, which demonstrated that the breech-loading rifle offered faster loading, improved accuracy and superior range; significantly, the weapon could be loaded and fired from a prone position, thus offering the rifleman greater security on the battlefield. Due to the longevity of service, many Martini-Henry rifles survive today, both in museums and in private collections, and the weapon is highly prized by shooting enthusiasts. Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and an array of arresting first-hand accounts and written by an authority on warfare in the Victorian era, this engaging study tells the story of the powerful Martini-Henry and its impact on the battlefield, from the Anglo-Zulu War to the opening months of World War I.
Download or read book 303 Magazine Lee Metford and Magazine Lee Enfield written by Ian D. Skennerton and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Lee Enfield Rifle written by Martin Pegler and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-20 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lee-Enfield is one of the 20th century's most recognisable and longest-serving military rifles. It was adopted by the British Army in 1895 and only replaced by the L1A1 SLR in 1957. It saw combat from the Boer War onwards, and thousands are still in use today; it is estimated that 17 million have been produced. Soldier's recollections of the rifle are overwhelmingly affectionate (it was known as the Smellie); today it remains a very popular target rifle for competitive shooting, and modern copies are being manufactured to meet demand. Featuring first-hand accounts, brand-new full-colour artwork and close-up photographs, this is the story of the Lee-Enfield, the innovative, reliable and long-lived rifle that equipped British and other forces through the world wars and beyond.
Download or read book Rifles written by David Westwood and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2005-03-01 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the musket to the M-16, rifles have played a major role in battle—sometimes tilting the scales in a pivotal moment of war. Yet all too often, poor decisions and ill-conceived "innovations" resulted in putting inappropriate weapons into ill-trained hands, with disastrous consequences. Ranging primarily from the late 18th century to the present, this richly illustrated volume tells the fascinating, sometimes problematic, history of rifled weapons and ammunition for military use. Battle to battle, readers will see how faster-loading, more accurate rifles changed the battlefield. Readers will also encounter many instances where decisionmakers chose to issue rifles ill-suited for the task at hand when better options were available. Author David Westwood has handled every weapon he describes, from muskets to breechloaders, from repeaters and bolt-action rifles to semiautomatics and self-loaders. His exhaustive research reveals new insights into both the successes and failures of rifled weapons. The result is a fresh look at a common weapon's most uncommon story.
Download or read book Mauser Military Rifles written by Neil Grant and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-20 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers an insight into the iconic Mauser family of German bolt-action rifles. Drawing on first-hand accounts of the weapons in combat and primary sources regarding their mechanical performance, this fully illustrated study charts the Mauser's origins, combat record and lasting influence. It explores the full range of Mauser rifles, beginning with the hugely successful Gew 98, which entered service in the time of the Kaiser, provided the basis for the US Springfield M1903 and equipped combatants such as the South African Boers. It also investigates the Kar 98k, which was still in front-line use with Wehrmacht troops in 1945, saw use with Mexican and Yugoslavian forces, and even played a role in the 1990s Balkan conflicts in the hands of snipers. Featuring expert analysis, specially commissioned artwork and gripping first-hand accounts, this volume is ideal for anyone seeking an understanding of these sturdy and accurate rifles' unique place in the history of small-unit tactics in the 20th century.
Download or read book The Remington Lee Rifle written by Eugene Myszkowski and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Remington-Lee Rifle features detailed descriptions, including serial number ranges, of each model from the first Lee Magazine Rifle produced for the US Navy to the last Remington-Lee Small Bore shipped to the Cuban Rural Guard. Additional topics include a history of the early development of the detachable box magazine, changes to the construction of the Lee bolt & details on US Army & Navy-purchased Remington-Lee rifles. The book features 81 photographs & 35 illustrations. Contact Excalibur Publications, PO Box 35369, Tucson, AZ 85740-5369. Voice: (520) 575-9057. Fax: (520) 575-9068.
Download or read book The Lee Enfield Rifle written by Edmund George Barton Reynolds and published by New York, Arco Publishing Company [1962. This book was released on 1962 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author gives the full facts and figures of each change in design including every major and minor modification-- some to meet the exigencies of the Services, some to meet production requirements, and some to keep pace with progress and competition-- that was made throughout the gun's history.
Download or read book Rifles and Ammunition and Rifle Shooting written by Harcourt Ommundsen and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The 2012 Complete Book on Lee Enfield Accurizing B W written by Roger Wadham and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-02-19 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, a complete guide to improving the accuracy of the venerable Lee Enfield rifle, whether 'as issued' or a completely modified target rifle. Applicable to all Enfields of the 20th century, from the No1 and No4, to the jungle carbine and including the Ishapore 7.62. With 220 pages and 365 photos this book looks at the tricks and tips devised by the old masters, many of which have been rarely recorded until now.
