Origins of the Lee Enfield Rifle: Lee Metford Updates
This video delves into the historical development and evolution of the Lee-Enfield rifle, tracing its lineage from the Lee-Metford MkI. It meticulously details the incremental changes and modifications made across various patterns, including the MkI*, MkII, MkII*, and the initial Lee-Enfield MkI and MkI* designations. The focus is on the specific upgrades and alterations that led to the iconic Lee-Enfield design, such as changes in rifling, magazine capacity, safety mechanisms, and the evolution of the cleaning rod. The content highlights the iterative process of firearm design and refinement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.














