Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk V Rifle : British Army

Place Europe: United Kingdom
Accession Number REL/19091
Collection type Technology
Object type Firearm
Place made United Kingdom: England
Date made 1924
Conflict Period 1920-1929
Description

SMLE Mk V bolt action rifle. Receiver marked Crown GR over ENFIELD 1924 Sht L E V. It is complete with all original parts.

History / Summary

The SMLE Mk V rifle was a British Army experimental weapon of 1924. They are recognised by the upper nose cap band and an adjustable aperture rear sight on the action. They were not used in Australia.

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