SMLE family photos

[Claven2]

Thought I'd post a current family photo of my No.1 series Enfields (the SMLEs) since I had them out for cleaning and inspection today.

I've owned many of these over the years, but these ones are the examples I currently have of the No1 series rifle. I didn't include the 2A1 in the photos (technically not a No.1).

The No.1 is my favorite Enfield - not sure why. They definitely feel better in hand to me than the No.4 rifles do, though I do like a nice light No.5.

From top to bottom:

-1937 BSA MkIII
-1942 Lithgow MkIII*
-1916 RSAF Enfield MkIII* (i.e. MkIII Con'D)
-1948 Ishapore MkIII G.F.
-1945 Ishapore MkIII* (converted from MKIII)
-1913 BSA MkIII
-1960 Ishapore MkIII D.P.

And on left, a MkIII cutaway trainer (formerly an LSA MkIII)

Let's see the other SMLE family photos out there

 

[Arcosdad]

My minty 1929 Mk III from the Enfield arsenal. Sporter unfortunately, but matching! The No 1 has been my favourite since I was a kid. Both grandads packed them with the CEF in WW1.

 

[hogie]

Nice, my favorite Lee Enfield as well. What got my started in collecting.

My Dad would go visit an old farm hand that worked for them. The farm hand was a WW1 vet, he had a SMLE hanging on his wall. Alway wanted one, and eventually acquired a few.

 

[hobophobe]

No1 mk3 is my fave too.

And no1 sporting rifles like lee speeds and the nice parker hales.

 

[Jon9021]

Absolutely my favourite as well. Great collection!

 

[Claven2]

Thanks, I’m still adding to it.

Would love to see other people’s collections too!

 

[5THBATT]

All out for a visit from another forum member last weekend
On the table
1892 LSA MLM MkI*
1896 LSA MLE MkI
1901 BSA MLE MkI*
1902 LSA MLE MkI*
1904 EFD SMLE MkI
1907 BSA SMLE MkIII
1908 BSA SMLE MkIII (No2 MkIV*)
1909 EFD SMLE MkIII (Sht.22 MkIV)
1909 EFD SMLE MkIII
1910 EFD SMLE MkIII (No2 MkIV*)
1911 BSA SMLE MkIII
1912 EFD SMLE MkIII
1915 LSA SMLE MkIII (No2 MkIV*



Leaning on chair
1916 Lithgow MkIII (No1 MkIIIH)
1917 BSA SMLE MkIII*
1918 EFD SMLE MkIII* (No2 MkIV*)
1918 LSA SMLE MkIII*
1946 Faz No5 Mk1


Container of Bayonets

 

[Claven2]

Some really great pieces there!!