I personally like the No1Mk3 .... Something about it's front-end makes it look unique.
I personally like the No1Mk3 .... Something about it's front-end makes it look unique.
I like these the best.
WTF is that ? Never seen an Enfield with such grooves cut into the foreend ... I have a feeling that those aren't somebody's attempt at "improving the looks"...
I will not steal Demo's thunder, but I call that 1 out of 100!!:cheers:Quote:
Originally Posted by RobSmith
No1Mk1
I think it's the trials rifles. Like the SMLE mkV or the #1 mkVI but before the #4 series. It was all the special hand crafting I liked.
smle mk1 is the best looking in imho
Which ever one I'm cuddling at the time.
I really like the SMLE MkI, but I think the MLM and MLM are the most elegant of the lot.
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Come clean DEMO when did you get that have you got the bayonet that goes with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Demo
It depends on my mood I guess. The No.4 has a very get down to business and get the job done look while the No.1 is quite elegant.
Two instructors from the Sniper Division at Warminster know a thing or two about rifles and here they are with the prize. And their rifles, my favourite too. The L42A1
I must say I think the L42 is most 'andsome too. Mind you
the no1 mk3 is the most iconic for me.
Does this glut of pictures mean that a mastery of the uploading process has been acquired Peter? ;) Can we expect a 125-picture special of the LAIDLER no 4t in the near future?:bow:
No.4 with groove cut upper hand gaurd.
Wouldn't mind a L42A1 my self ......
Just looks? Nothing else?
Have to rank them, I suppose.
Snider 2-band Sgt`s Rifle Mark III
LE Mark I
SMLE MarkIII
Number 4
and they ALL look pretty darned good, when you get right down to it, each in its own particular era.
I think there is NO weapon as downright intimidating as an SMLE with that extra 17 inches on the front end. The Pattern 1903 bayonet looks positively POLITE in comparison!
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AFAIK thaty would be any Canadian produced Long Branch No4 ....Quote:
Originally Posted by D-BOMB
I have to go with the SMLE. Elegant and business-like all in one. Having said that, my No4 MkII is possibly the better shooter. A smooth trigger, better sights and longer sight radius have some bearing there.
The prize. I am assuming that is the proverbial "gong".Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Laidler
Ver' Nice.
Something about the No 4 Mk 1, when done up in a walnut stock. Ahhhh.
No 1 Mk 3 too.
Aww hell, just about any make/model can be an eye catcher on a given day
It is any Lee-Enfield that I want that I cannot have...:rolleyes:
WOW the sniper on the left looks pretty bloody serious!
You're right Newbie....... He was a real ruthless, cunning, bastxxx and a fxxxxxg ogre on the courses but guess what.......... At the end of the 6 week course (they were 6 weeks then) they all, to a man, thought that he was the best instructor that they'd ever worked for and they ALL thought and acted like him - as snipers do. I inherited one of his long, sacking/sackcloth stalking cloaks/cape thinggies. I'll photograph it one day. The other sniper instructor is very ill at the moment and hasn't got long to go
called a ghille suit that was probably personalised, they are a very personal thing of art when done properly, I remember most weekends of the course before the field phase and long nights spent making mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Laidler
Yes the L42 is a bee's dick in front of the No1 Mk5 for me
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Best looking has to be the No6. It has the same, almost offensive appearance as the No5, but with the smooth curved No1 action.
Tough call on this question. I will have to go with a coin toss,,,,
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The little Lee-Enfield Carbine or Lee-Metford Carbine. Flat sided bolt handle. No place for a bayonet. Six shot magazine. Very nice in person, much more so than in photos. Especially with a nice scabbard.
Or a Lee-Speed carbine.
And I don't generally gravitate towards carbines.
Took the words out my mouth, I Like them all but think the winner has to be the SMLE No1 Mk 111.Quote:
Originally Posted by jmoore
Yes, I'd go with the Lee Enfield Carbine. Still regret not buying a pristine one many moons ago, for what was then a whopping $350. CAN.
That is for aesthetics only I have have to add, as the flattened knob, bent bolt and 5/6 round mag make the rifle inferior to other LEs for practical purposes.
But then of course, if we're not restricted to military pattern rifles, some of the Lee Speed sporters are truly lovely.
There's just something about the classic blunt nose! Absolutely love these rifles.
As well, the example that haunts me is an RNWMP marked carbine with an excellent scabbard that was US$700 ~25 years ago when I only had $600. A few more have turned up since, but not as nice nor any scabbards.Quote:
Originally Posted by Surpmil
Just a little toy that I made up - easy to return to its original form (have all the bits in a safe place).Attachment 26643
Made it through the entire thread, and, well, they are all beautiful of course - that is why we are here. But if forced to pick.... the No 1 MkIII WITH the 1907 (No 1 MkI) bayonet - that is the icon. Having said that, the Pattern 1888 bayonet is the most beautiful blade, and that straight-sided 6th variation nosecap for the Ishapore 2A should win a prize for aesthetic design.
And to push it a bit, the initial post asked for the best looking Enfield rifle, not the best Lee-Enfield. My purpose-built MkIII Snider-Enfield 3-band is a beauty.
The most deadly/martial in appearance? The L42, no contest. Unfortunately (for me) I have only seen pictures of that rifle, never have actually seen one in the flesh.
Very nice. The "M.K. Special" I'll call it. ;) Have the bits to make one up in 7.62. Must do that sometime. In my case the bits came individually so nothing had to be removed from an original state.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nigel
While I love my No.4 dearly I think the No.1 mkIII or the 2A1 are the best looking all because of the muzzle cap.
Well my EAL is not bad looking and has amazing wood:
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Just look at the butt stock:
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However for the most dashing I’d go with the Mk.V:
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Still best looking would have to be the L42 as already suggested.
That wood is amazing - is that cherry? Looks like it.....Quote:
Originally Posted by No4Mk1(T)
Hmmmm..... Good question. I'm not sure. I can't remember who EAL got the wood from.Quote:
Originally Posted by FHG918
A No.5 to me is sweet looking and fun to shoot but I think my 1950 LB is the best looking.
No.1 Mk 5. Has the nosecap which says " British Bulldog, don't mess with me" and the rear sight on the receiver gives nicer lines to the rifle than the No.1 Mk3.
Tell me you didn't drill and tap a what appears to be a beautifulQuote:
Originally Posted by NigelJust a little toy that I made up - easy to return to its original form (have all the bits in a safe place).
No.5 action...
THe action is from a genuine No.4(T) - just fitted a No.5 barrel. forend and butt which can all easily revert to the original configurationQuote:
Originally Posted by conec
I forgot about the No5, neat little carbine .... Kicks like a whole platoon of mules though !
I knew there had to be a simple explanation...Quote:
Originally Posted by Nigel
Hallelujah!Quote:
Originally Posted by Nigel
Late No5 Mk1. with capped forend.
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Originally Posted by Gordp56
I agree! So got myself a Charnwood .308 and converted the trigger to a Mk. 2
MLE's, CLLE's or any of the Long Lee Enfields.
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Fred,is that your long lee target rifle on gunbroker??Looks great.
it looks absolutely beautiful, and I cannot afford it. What is wrong with this picture? Why are my wife and children not out working to support my habit.
When is DEMO going to let us in on the big secret?:confused::confused::confused:
You Aussies have a natural advantage in that you walk around upside down all the time: blood rushes to the head, the brain becomes extremely active and the rest of the world has trouble seeing what is so obvious to you. Rest of us don't have that because we are right-side-up and so the blood flows toward our feet, rendering us silly enough to buy Rolf Harris records:eek:, watch Paul Hogan films:eek::eek: and buy Yellow Tail wines:eek::eek::eek:. You guys make zillions and we are still wondering what hit us. And some of us are still wondering about that little Shorty.:madsmile:
Sure some NICE rifles on this thread! My old junkers would look SO out of place!
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It sure is Superbee! I just have a hankering to get some cash together for another type of antique gun. If the bid Does reach my reserve, I'll have a little something to ease my feeling of loss. The rifle was one of two that my loving wife bought for me as a birthday gift. Glad you like it!Quote:
Originally Posted by superbee
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Thanks Newcastle. If it does sell, I know I'll fell the loss. But it'll be another guy's gain!Quote:
Originally Posted by newcastle
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Thanks Newcastle. If it does sell, I know I'll feel the loss. But it'll be another guy's gain!Quote:
Originally Posted by newcastle