A New Enfield for a New War: The No4 MkI
This video delves into the development and features of the Lee-Enfield No4 MkI rifle, highlighting its evolution from the No1 MkIII. It discusses the improvements made to address shortcomings in the previous design, such as enhanced mechanical and practical accuracy through a heavier barrel and micrometer-adjustable sights. The video also touches upon the introduction of a more practical spike bayonet and improved manufacturability. The narrative traces the rifle's journey from interwar development and field trials to its formal adoption in 1939 and subsequent production.













