Lee-Enfield Rifle

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf firearm
gptkbp:action bolt-action
gptkbp:barrelLength 25.2 inches
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:.303_British
gptkbp:capacity 10 rounds
gptkbp:culturalImpact featured in films
collectible firearm
used in historical reenactments
used in shooting sports
symbol_of_British_military_history
gptkbp:design high accuracy
robust construction
smooth bolt operation
quick reloading
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:James_Paris_Lee
gptkbp:firstHeld gptkb:Second_Boer_War
gptkbp:historicalContext popular among civilian shooters
used in colonial conflicts
used_in_both_World_Wars
gptkbp:historicalSignificance standard_issue_rifle_for_British_Empire
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lee-Enfield Rifle
gptkbp:legacy remains popular among enthusiasts
known for reliability and accuracy
influenced modern bolt-action rifles
gptkbp:length 1,100 mm
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular cleaning
can be modified for sport shooting
parts are widely available
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Royal_Small_Arms_Factory
gptkbp:notable_player manual bolt
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:British_Commonwealth_Forces
gptkb:Australian_Army
gptkb:Canadian_Army
gptkb:Indian_Army
gptkb:New_Zealand_Army
gptkb:South_African_Army
gptkbp:rateOfFire 15-20 rounds per minute
gptkbp:replacedBy L85A1
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor L98A1
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:British_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:variant No. 1 Mk III
No. 4 Mk I
gptkbp:weight 4.1 kg
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1895