Canadian Experimental Lightweight No4 Enfield
This video delves into the Canadian experimental lightweight No. 4 Enfield rifle prototypes developed in 1943. Driven by the need for a handier rifle, Canadian arsenals at Long Branch explored significant weight reduction by modifying the stock, using aluminum alloy components, and removing excess metal. While these changes achieved a 25% weight reduction without a major accuracy penalty, the video's creator suspects the resulting design would have been too fragile for combat. The experiments were ultimately abandoned in favor of the adopted No. 5 "Jungle Carbine." The video highlights the design philosophy and the trade-offs involved in creating a lighter firearm.













