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The Very First Troop Trials SMLE Rifles

The Very First Troop Trials SMLE Rifles

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Published on April 4, 2017
Duration: 14:35

This video delves into the fascinating history and development of the Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield (SMLE) rifle, specifically focusing on the very first troop trial rifles from 1902. It highlights the context of the Boer War's impact on firearm design, leading to the need for a universal short rifle. The description details the two distinct patterns of trials rifles, the A and B patterns, and explains why the A pattern, with its superior rear sight locking mechanism, was ultimately chosen. It also mentions the fate of the majority of these trial rifles, being converted into .22 caliber training guns due to their non-standard nature, leaving only two known surviving examples.

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