Charger-Loading Lee Enfields: The CLLE MkI* and MkII
This video from Forgotten Weapons delves into the Charger-Loading Lee Enfield (CLLE) MkI* and MkII rifles, focusing on their development and historical significance. It explains how British military rifles, specifically the 'Long Lee' and Metford models, were retrofitted with charger guides starting in 1908 to accommodate the new charger-loaded ammunition introduced with the 1907 SMLE. The modifications included updating sights for windage adjustability and calibration for Mk VI and later Mk VII ammunition. These updated rifles served in secondary roles throughout both World Wars.












