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Ishapore SMLE MkI** India Pattern

Ishapore SMLE MkI** India Pattern

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Published on February 6, 2017
Duration: 9:48

This video delves into the history and specifics of the Ishapore SMLE MkI** India Pattern rifle. It highlights that while the Ishapore 2A1 in 7.62mm NATO is more widely recognized, Indian Enfield rifle production began much earlier, with the first 3,000 MkI Enfield rifles produced in 1908/9. These early rifles featured distinctive early SMLE characteristics like split charger bridges, volley sights, and magazine cutoffs. The description also notes that during World War One, these initial rifles were often rebuilt to the No1 Mk III pattern, which was adopted by Britain in 1907, while still retaining their original Ishapore markings. The video showcases one of these very first rifles.

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