Ian Skennerton's comprehensive reference on the Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield rifles and carbines — the standard infantry weapons of the British and Commonwealth forces from 1888 through to the late 20th century, covering the full century from their introduction in 1880 to 1980.
The Lee-Enfield was one of the longest-serving and most widely used military rifles in history — carried by British and Commonwealth troops through the Boer War, both World Wars, Korea and beyond, and still in service in many parts of the world today. Skennerton documents the full range of variants, modifications and markings across every pattern and model produced in that century of service, with black and white illustrations throughout.
At 410 pages with a full index, this is the standard collector's reference on the subject — the same authoritative approach Skennerton brought to British & Commonwealth Bayonets and The British Sniper, both also available from The Book Cellar.
First published 1981. Out of print.
CONDITION
Used, good condition. Contact us on 03 6381 1545 for additional photos and condition detail before purchasing.
BOOK DETAILS
Hardcover with dust jacket.
410 pages, indexed.
Black and white illustrations.
Published 1981. Out of print.
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![The British Service Lee – Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield Rifles and Carbines 1880–1980 | Ian Skennerton | 1981 [USED – HCDJ – Good]](https://onlinestore.bookcellar.com.au/images/P/British%20Service%20Lee.jpeg "The British Service Lee – Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield Rifles and Carbines 1880–1980 | Ian Skennerton | 1981 [USED – HCDJ – Good]")
![The British Sniper – British & Commonwealth Sniping and Equipment 1915–1983 | Ian Skennerton | First Edition 1984 [USED – HCDJ – Very Good]](https://onlinestore.bookcellar.com.au/images/T/British%20Sniper-cV3EnP.png "The British Sniper – British & Commonwealth Sniping and Equipment 1915–1983 | Ian Skennerton | First Edition 1984 [USED – HCDJ – Very Good]")
![British & Commonwealth Bayonets – Including Fakes and Reproductions | Ian Skennerton & Robert Richardson | 1986 [USED – HC – Very Good]](https://onlinestore.bookcellar.com.au/images/T/British%20%26%20Commonwealth%20Bayonets%201-UPCul6.png "British & Commonwealth Bayonets – Including Fakes and Reproductions | Ian Skennerton & Robert Richardson | 1986 [USED – HC – Very Good]")
![Swords of the British Army – The Regulation Patterns 1788–1914 | Brian Robson | Revised Edition 1996 [USED – HC – Very Good]](https://onlinestore.bookcellar.com.au/images/T/swords%20of%20the%20british%20army%201-wKHLaw.png "Swords of the British Army – The Regulation Patterns 1788–1914 | Brian Robson | Revised Edition 1996 [USED – HC – Very Good]")
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